Mariama Bâ

An epistolary novel written as a letter from Ramatoulaye to her friend Aissatou, exploring themes of polygamy, women's rights, and Islamic traditions in Senegal.

Mireille, a French woman, marries the Senegalese Ousmane despite opposition from both families. When Ousmane takes an African second wife, Mireille's world collapses. A tragedy about cultural collision and betrayal.