The publication of this translation brings the English-speaking world two path-breaking works by Frieda Ekotto-the novel Chuchote pas trop (Don't Whisper Too Much) and the short story collection Portrait d'une jeune artiste de Bona Mbella (Portrait of a Young Artiste from Bona Mbella). Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Introduction: "In the flow of whisperings" / Lindsey Green-Simms -- Don't whisper too much -- Affi, or the communion of bodies -- The garba boui-boui -- Ada and Siliki -- Ada -- Portrait of a young artiste from Bona Mbella -- "Our quat" -- "First kiss" -- "The most beautiful calves in the world" -- "The movie screen" -- "The revenant" -- "Cousin Kalati's tale" -- "The mute's red bicycle" -- "Pane."
Summary:
"Don't Whisper Too Much and Bona Mbella present love stories between African women in a positive light. In presenting the emotional and romantic lives of gay African women, Ekotto addresses how female sexuality is often marked by violence, and yet is also a place for emotional connection, pleasure and agency"-- Provided by publisher.
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