Mariama Bâ
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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.
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Mariama Bâ is the author of 'So Long a Letter', which explores themes of betrayal, loss, and female friendship.
‘So Long a Letter’ by Mariama Bâ: Truth is ugly when one analyses itThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-01-13
Tanzania· 2026-01-13
Mariama Bâ is the author of the major epistolary novel 'Une si longue lettre', which addresses the challenges faced by women in Senegalese society.
Au Sénégal, l’adaptation au cinéma du roman « Une si longue lettre » éclipse les productions hollywoodiennesLe Monde·
France· 2025-09-15
France· 2025-09-15
The author makes a reference to the Senegalese novelist Mariama Bâ.
[Tribune] Suspension des bourses vers les États-Unis et le Canada : une fracture éducative en gestation ? | Gabonreview.comGabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·
Gabon· 2025-07-25
Gabon· 2025-07-25
Mariama Bâ is the author of the novel 'Une si longue lettre', which the film is based on.
Serge Abessolo, figure centrale de «Une si longue lettre» au Fespaco 2025 | Gabonreview.comGabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-02-18
Gabon· 2025-02-18
