Things Fall Apart
by Achebe, Chinua
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0449208109
- ISBN 13
- 9780449208106
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Synopsis
In his debut novel, Chinua Achebe challenges our written perspective of history and portrays the devastating influence of colonization in late 19th century Nigeria. Things Fall Apart explores one man's futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political and religious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. The story follows Okonkwo, a man known for his fierce heart and physical strength, as he navigates his personal demons and his ability to protect those that he loves during the upcoming face of destruction. It is a conflict of both his personal identity as a traditionally masculine protector, as well as the desperate struggle to retain freedom. Things Fall Apart has been translated in over 60 different languages, remaining a powerful influence to individuals worldwide and one of the first African novels written in English to receive global critical acclaim. The title of the novel comes from William Butler Yeats' poem "The Second Coming".
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- Bookseller
- Gil's Book Loft (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013955
- Title
- Things Fall Apart
- Author
- Achebe, Chinua
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 12/89 42nd ptg
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0449208109
- ISBN 13
- 9780449208106
- Publisher
- Fawcett Crest
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- AFRICAN LITERATURE
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