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Ourika by Claire de Duras tells the story of a Senegalese woman taken as an infant to France, where she is raised in high society by Madame la Maréchale de Beauvau and forms a close bond with her grandson, Charles. At 15, Ourika realizes the racial prejudice she faces, leading to deep depression and feelings of isolation, ultimately finding solace in a convent before succumbing to her illness. The novella includes themes of racial segregation and mental illness.