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“And yet, I have not wronged you, have I? Indeed if there is anyone I may have sinned against, it is me. That desiring you as I do, needing you as I do, I still let you go.”

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Ama Ata Aidoo
Ama Ata Aidoo

Ama Ata Aidoo is a Ghanaian-British author born on March 23, 1940. Her works primarily explore issues of African womanhood, gender equality, and the impact of colonialism. Known for her profound social commentary and literary skill, Aidoo's novels and poetry have gained recognition in both literary and academic circles. more

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