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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... smiled on both of them . They had automatically passed with distinction . They felt neither shame nor remorse . They both knew that their success was primarily dependent on their marks in the written papers . They exchanged ...
... smiled on both of them . They had automatically passed with distinction . They felt neither shame nor remorse . They both knew that their success was primarily dependent on their marks in the written papers . They exchanged ...
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... smiled at it . She took it to bed with her and kissed it goodnight . When she got into the car to drive to the ... smile , shining eyes . She searched in vain for the precious object . She ransacked her wardrobe , turned out her drawers ...
... smiled at it . She took it to bed with her and kissed it goodnight . When she got into the car to drive to the ... smile , shining eyes . She searched in vain for the precious object . She ransacked her wardrobe , turned out her drawers ...
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... smiled as he alighted , shaking hands with those . who recognised him . Children rushed towards him . His mother's former neighbours surrounded him with words of welcome : ' Gueye ! Gueye ! Be in peace only , Gueye ! ' He finally shook ...
... smiled as he alighted , shaking hands with those . who recognised him . Children rushed towards him . His mother's former neighbours surrounded him with words of welcome : ' Gueye ! Gueye ! Be in peace only , Gueye ! ' He finally shook ...
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