Description
In this powerful novella, Ousmane Sembène introduces Dieng, an unemployed Senegalese man burdened by the responsibilities of two wives and several children. His life takes an unexpected turn when a money-order arrives from a relative in Paris, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Dieng's illiteracy and the pervasive bureaucracy of his society soon transform this potential salvation into a frustrating and complex ordeal. Sembène masterfully explores themes of poverty, corruption, and the struggle for dignity in post-colonial Africa, offering a sharp critique of societal structures through a compelling personal narrative.
Available Editions
paperback
Heinemann
Published Jan 1, 1997
138 pages
ISBN: 9780435908942
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Details
First Published
1972
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Money-order by Ousmane Sembène.