AWS Classics So Long A Letter
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An intense novel written in the form of a letter sent to Ramatoulaye, who has recently been widowed.
Mariama Bâ explored the plight of African women and critiqued gender inequalities rooted in tradition throughout her literary works. Writing in French, her pieces delve into themes of female solidarity, frustration, and resignation within patriarchal societies. Bâ draws upon personal experiences and a profound understanding of the female condition to craft powerful and poignant narratives that continue to resonate with readers.





An intense novel written in the form of a letter sent to Ramatoulaye, who has recently been widowed.
La toccante e coinvolgente narrazione del matrimonio tra un insegnante senegalese e sua moglie francese - e del loro fallimento. Questo romanzo insolito della scrittrice senegalese mette in luce le difficoltà di una connessione tra due persone provenienti da culture diverse e i conflitti ai quali entrambi i partner possono essere esposti.
Het huwelijk van een Senegalese intellectueel en een Frans meisje loopt uit op een dramatische mislukking.