Myriam Warner-Vieyra
Myriam Warner-Vieyra is a Guinean author known for her work in French-language literature. Born in 1939 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, she grew up in Senegal and later moved to France. Her writing often explores themes of African identity, gender, and the postcolonial experience. Notable works include her novel 'Juletane' which tells the story of a Caribbean woman's tragic marriage to an African man.
Books
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1. Juletane
The novel revolves around the tragic story of a young Antillean woman who, through her diary entries, reveals the harrowing details of her life and marriage. After moving to Africa to be with her new husband, she finds herself isolated and trapped in a world of deception and disillusionment. Her husband's indifference and infidelity, coupled with her growing sense of alienation in a foreign land, lead her down a path of despair. The narrative unfolds as her diary is read by another woman, who empathizes with her struggles and reflects on the complexities of identity, belonging, and the painful legacy of colonialism.
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