So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ
"So Long a Letter" is an epistolary novel that explores the life of a recently widowed woman in Senegal. Throughout the story, she reflects on her life, her marriage, her husband's second, younger wife, and the status of women in Senegalese society. The book delves into themes of polygamy, friendship, and the struggle for women's rights in a predominantly patriarchal society. It is a poignant examination of the personal and cultural conflicts faced by women in post-colonial Africa.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- Senegalese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 90-100
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Long Letter
- Ein So Langer Brief
- Une Si Longue Lettre
- Une si longue lettre
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