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Chinua Achebe | Literary Fiction

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

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A Post-Colonial Nigerian Masterpiece of Igbo Traditions, Imperialist Invasions, and Tragedy

In the late 19th-century Igbo village of Umuofia in southeastern Nigeria, Okonkwo is a respected wrestler and clan leader determined to overcome his father's legacy of debt and weakness. Governed by strict personal pride, Okonkwo rises to prominence through yam farming, tribal titles, and warrior prestige.

When British colonial administrators and Christian missionaries arrive in Igboland, the traditional social structure, governance, and religious customs of the clan disintegrate. As Okonkwo resists colonial encroachment, his tragic downfall mirrors the destruction of his culture's independence.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Chinua Achebe's landmark debut stands as the foundational novel of modern African literature. Essential reading for students, literary fiction collectors, and readers of Wole Soyinka, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: First Anchor

Pages: 

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1994

ISBN: 9780385474542

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