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Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart

Novel by Chinua Achebe
3.7/5 · Goodreads
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 and the subsequent appearance of European missionaries and colonial forces in the late 19th... Wikipedia
Originally published: 1958
Characters: Ezinma, Ikemefuna, Okonkwo, and more
Pages: 155
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 ...
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It is a classic narrative about Africa's cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. ... With more than 20 million ...
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A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony.
The novel is a poignant exploration of the clash between tradition and change, offering a profound reflection on the consequences of cultural imperialism.
Mar 17, 2024 · Things Fall Apart (1958), Achebe's first novel, concerns traditional Igbo life at the time of the advent of missionaries and colonial government ...
Things Fall Apart is about the tragic fall of the protagonist, Okonkwo, and the Igbo culture. Okonkwo is a respected and influential leader within the Igbo ...
In a settlement with a neighboring tribe, Umuofia wins a virgin and a fifteen-year-old boy. Okonkwo takes charge of the boy, Ikemefuna, and finds an ideal son ...
Mar 10, 2014 · It's a picture of a different society written by someone who understands how it works... That, in itself is an incredibly rare thing. It also ...
A Glossary of Ibo Words and Phrases. Reading Group Guide. About the Author. Other Books by This Author. Also by Chinua Achebe. Page 6. Turning and turning in ...
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It is a classic narrative about Africa's cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. ... With more than 20 million ...