Achebe, Chinua
Things Fall Apart (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141186887
- author:
- Achebe, Chinua
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Okonkwo, the greatest warrior in West Africa, is a man of unyielding pride and strength. However, his life is forever changed when he accidentally kills a clansman, setting in motion a chain of events that will ultimately lead to his downfall.
The arrival of missionaries and colonial governors in the village sends Okonkwo's world into chaos, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of a rapidly changing world. As he struggles to come to terms with his new circumstances, Okonkwo's tragic fate is all but sealed.
This powerful and poignant novel, written by Chinua Achebe, is a stark portrayal of a proud but powerless man witnessing the ruin of his people. It is the first book in Achebe's landmark trilogy, which explores the fate of one African community over several generations.
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