In our country what Europeans describe as ‘adultery’ (a word loaded with heavy Puritanism) doesn’t on the whole provoke really violent reactions, eve… - Mongo Beti

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In our country what Europeans describe as ‘adultery’ (a word loaded with heavy Puritanism) doesn’t on the whole provoke really violent reactions, even if people aren’t entirely indifferent to such peccadilloes.

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About Mongo Beti

Alexandre Biyidi Awala (30 June 1932 – 8 October 2001), known as Mongo Beti or Eza Boto, was a Cameroonian author and polemicist. Beti has been called one of the most perceptive French-African writers in his presentations of African life.

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Pen Names: Eza Boto
Birth Name: Alexandre Biyidi Awala
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The best religion in the world remained that of St John of Kala, which consisted of two basic commandments: When you are thirsty, drink anything except water; and never forgo any occasion for making love, whatever time of day it may be (Sundays included).
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No one is interested any more, except the women. Only the women have religion in their blood; the men are completely indifferent. They claim that there's no difference between a Greek trader and a priest.......
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