Scarlet SongLongman, 1985 - 171 pages Mireille, daughter of a French diplomat, Ousmane, son of a poor Muslim family in Senegal : two childhood sweethearts forced to share their love in secret. Their marriage shocks and dismays both sets of parents, but it soon becomes clear that their youthful optimism and love is a poor defense against the pressures of society. As Ousmane is lured back to his roots, Mireille is left humiliated, isolated and alone. The tyranny of tradition and chauvinism is brilliantly exposed in this passionate plea for human understanding. |
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... neighbourhood . The adventures and mis- adventures of his school - friends encouraged him in his uncom- promising attitude . He was simply not interested in women , whom he categorised as flighty and irresponsible , ready to lie and ...
... neighbourhood . The adventures and mis- adventures of his school - friends encouraged him in his uncom- promising attitude . He was simply not interested in women , whom he categorised as flighty and irresponsible , ready to lie and ...
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... neighbourhood of Usine Niari Talli . He erected a mental barrier between the aristocratic Mireille and the red earth walls of his parents ' hut . He said aloud , ' I will never speak of my family or let you into the secret garden of my ...
... neighbourhood of Usine Niari Talli . He erected a mental barrier between the aristocratic Mireille and the red earth walls of his parents ' hut . He said aloud , ' I will never speak of my family or let you into the secret garden of my ...
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... neighbourhood would ask anxiously after him . Every hand would bring talismans and holy water to deliver him from the spells of some invisible sorcerer . He remembered tossing and shivering with fever and throbbing temples , during a ...
... neighbourhood would ask anxiously after him . Every hand would bring talismans and holy water to deliver him from the spells of some invisible sorcerer . He remembered tossing and shivering with fever and throbbing temples , during a ...
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