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Things Fall Apart is the debut novel of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. [1] The novel depicts the events of pre-colonial life in Igboland, a cultural area in modern-day southeastern Nigeria, and the subsequent appearance of European missionaries and colonial forces in the late 19th century.
- Chinua Achebe
- 1958
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A comprehensive overview of Chinua Achebe's novel about Okonkwo, a wealthy and respected warrior of the Umuofia clan in lower Nigerian tribe. The novel explores the clash between traditional African culture and Christianity, and the tragic consequences of colonialism.
- Chinua Achebe
- 1958
A classic novel about the clash of African and European cultures in Nigeria, written by a Nigerian author. Read ratings, reviews, and excerpts from the book, and learn about the author's life and legacy.
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- Paperback
Sep 1, 1994 · Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe's critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa's cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent.
- Chinua Achebe
- $6.99
- Penguin Books
Jul 31, 2024 · Learn about the plot, themes, and historical context of Things Fall Apart, the first novel by Chinua Achebe, published in 1958. The novel depicts the clash between Igbo culture and colonialism in Nigeria in the 1890s.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 6, 2010 · A classic African novel about the colonial encounter between the Igbo people and the British. Read the book online, preview the chapters, and learn about the author and the historical context.
Things Fall Apart. This expanded edition of Chinua Achebe's first novel portrays the collision of African and European cultures in an Igbo village. Okonkwo, a great man in...
