Achebe, Chinua
Arrow of God
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141191560
- author:
- Achebe, Chinua
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Arrow of God is a powerful portrayal of the loss of faith and the struggle between tradition and change in a small African community. Ezeulu, the head priest, is faced with increasing threats to his authority, both from within and outside his tribe. As he grapples with the changing world around him, he must decide whether to conform or risk everything. This second volume in Achebe's African trilogy continues the epic saga of the community, exploring the tensions between tradition and modernity. With spare and powerful prose, Achebe delivers an unforgettable story of one man's struggle to maintain his faith in a rapidly changing world. Achebe's masterful storytelling brings to life the complexities of a traditional society on the brink of transformation, creating a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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