Scarlet Song

By Mariama Bâ

From Mariama B , 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 B 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035930447
• ISBN13: 9781035930449
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 7.8"