Achebe, Chinua
The African Trilogy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143131342
- author:
- Achebe, Chinua
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 13.97 x 4.06 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Chinua Achebe's magnum opus, The African Trilogy, is a masterful exploration of the lives of three generations of an African community as they navigate the forces of colonialism. Spanning the first arrival of the British to the waning days of empire, this trilogy opens with the groundbreaking novel Things Fall Apart, which tells the tale of Okonkwo, a hero whose clashes with missionaries lead to his fall from grace.
The trilogy continues with Arrow of God, which examines the ongoing conflict between continuity and change as the chief priest Ezeulu struggles to maintain his authority in the face of rivals and colonial functionaries. The final novel, No Longer at Ease, follows Okonkwo's grandson as he returns to a civil-service job in Lagos, only to see his morality erode as he clings to his membership in the ruling elite.
This literary landmark is a universal tale of modern Africa, drawing on traditional Igbo tales of Achebe's youth. With its passion, intellect, and crystalline prose, The African Trilogy is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in African literature and its place in the world today.
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