Overview
Region
West Africa
Senegal
Era
Post-colonial
Language
French
Genre
Fiction
About This Work
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.
Literary Significance
Bâ's second and final novel, published posthumously; continues her examination of women's lives in Senegal