Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe is a literary classic that explores the influence of colonialism and cultural change in West Africa. This book tells the gripping story of Okonkwo, a respected warrior and wrestler, who is confronted with the looming collapse of his traditional community. It is an essential work for lovers of modern and contemporary fiction.
Description
Things Fall Apart shows Okonkwo's struggle to protect his community from far-reaching changes. After a tragic incident, he goes into exile, after which he returns to a village that has been unrecognizably altered by missionaries and colonial authorities. Originally published in 1958, this powerful story is a milestone in African literature and part of Achebe’s famous trilogy.
Product specifications
- Author: Chinua Achebe
- Series: Penguin Modern Classics
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Imprint: Penguin Classics
- Format: B-format paperback
- Publication date: 2001-11-01
- Number of pages: 176
- ISBN: 9780141186887
- Theme: Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- BISAC: FICTION / Literary
About the author
Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was an influential Nigerian writer and professor. Through his work, he championed the telling of African stories from an authentic perspective. His career included multiple academic positions, and he is valued worldwide for his contribution to world literature.