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Things Fall Apart is the debut novel of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. It 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
Learn about the novel by Chinua Achebe, a classic of African literature that explores the impact of colonialism on Igbo society. Find plot summaries, character analysis, quotes, and more in this comprehensive study guide.
May 27, 2024 · Things Fall Apart, first novel by Chinua Achebe, written in English and published in 1958. Things Fall Apart helped create the Nigerian literary renaissance of the 1960s.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A comprehensive overview of Chinua Achebe's novel about Okonkwo, a Nigerian warrior who faces the challenges of colonialism and cultural change. Learn about Okonkwo's rise and fall, his family, his clansmen, and his encounter with the white man.
- Chinua Achebe
- 1958
Things Fall Apart was written in 1958 as the colonial system was falling apart in Africa. Its story chronicles pre-colonial life in the south-eastern part of Nigeria and the arrival of the Europeans during the late nineteenth century.
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A brief overview of the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, which depicts the clash between traditional African culture and colonialism in Nigeria. Learn about the main characters, themes, and events of the story, from Okonkwo's rise and fall to the arrival of the white men.
A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change. Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his fame spreads throughout West Africa like a bush-fire in the harmattan.
- Chinua Achebe
