Mariama Bâ
Mariama Bâ was a prominent Senegalese author known for her influential novel 'Une si longue lettre,' published in 1979. The book is a poignant exploration of women's roles in society and the challenges posed by polygamy, making it a cornerstone of African feminist literature.
Born on Jul 27, 1929 (96 years old)
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Mariama Bâ is the author of the major epistolary novel 'Une si longue lettre', which addresses the challenges faced by women in Senegalese society.
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Mariama Bâ is the author of the novel 'Une si longue lettre', which the film is based on.
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