“Great book to start the semester. Students easily grasped the cultural, religious, and gender issues in the novel.” — Tyrone Williams, Xavier University

“I used this novel in my African literature course and it was great. The students researched Senegal and the discussions were lively, enthusiastic, and compelled the quiet students to join in. It was a rewarding experience.” — Immaculate Kizza, University of Tennessee

“This is a beautiful new edition of a timeless classic of African literature. Ba brings the issue of polygamy into sharp, almost familiar focus for readers who might think it bizarre and safely foreign. I am pleased to see this treasure back in print.” — Catherine E. Bolten, University of Notre Dame

“I was thrilled to learn that Ba’s novel is back in print and look forward to using it in my global literature class. The book offers cultural specificity and universal concerns in an engaging, accessible form. Thank you, Waveland Press!” — Martha Greene Eads, Eastern Mennonite University

“An excellent book that should be included in all surveys of West African literature. I’ve had a lot of difficulty ordering this for my classes and am delighted to have this new edition.” — John Marson Dunaway, Mercer University

“I am very grateful to you for ensuring that this classic text remains in print!” — Simon Lewis, College of Charleston