Scarlet Song
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From Mariama Bâ, the acclaimed author of So Long a Letter, comes a powerful tale of love, identity, and cultural collision.
When Ousmane Gueye, a gifted Senegalese student from a modest Muslim background, falls in love with Mireille, the privileged daughter of a French diplomat, their romance defies tradition, family expectations, and societal norms - but love alone cannot shield them from the pressures threatening to undo them.
With lyrical precision and unflinching honesty, Mariama Bâ exposes the fragility and enduring weight of tradition in a rapidly changing world.
Translated by Dorothy S. Blair
Discover more from the APOLLO AFRICA series: the new home for 100 timeless works from the legendary Heinemann African Writers Series.
Product details
| Published | Nov 10 2026 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781035930449 |
| Imprint | Apollo |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Series | Apollo Africa |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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