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Un chant écarlate

Un chant écarlate

Literary Fiction
Pages
171
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

Mireille, a French woman, marries Ousmane, a Senegalese man, and moves to Dakar. Their love story quickly faces the harsh realities of cultural differences and societal expectations. As Ousmane embraces traditional polygamy, Mireille struggles with isolation and the erosion of her identity, leading to a profound examination of their relationship and the clash of their worlds.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SadEmotionalReflectiveComplex
Family Saga

Genres

Literary Fiction

About the author

M
Mariama Bâ

Mariama Bâ (April 17, 1929–August 17, 1981) was a Senegalese author and feminist, who wrote in French. Born in Dakar, she was raised a Muslim, but at an early age came to criticise what she perceived as inequalities between the sexes resulting from African traditions. Raised by her traditional grandparents, she had to struggle even to gain an education, because they did not believe that girls should be taught. Bâ later married a Senegalese member of Parliament, Obèye Diop, but divorced him and w...