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.
The 902nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- Senegalese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 90-100
- Words
- 27,000
- Original Language
- French
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- This is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 Books (This is the Canon(Book))
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)