Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe
Feb 10, 2024 
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a powerful and influential novel that takes readers into the heart of pre-colonial life in Igboland (modern-day southeastern Nigeria). First published in 1958, it remains one of the archetypal modern African novels in English and has received global critical acclaim. The novel follows the life of Okonkwo, an influential leader of the fictional Igbo (also spelled “Ibo” in the novel) clan of Umuofia.
Okonkwo is a feared warrior, a local wrestling champion, and a man who strives to show no weakness or fear. His drive to escape the legacy of his father leads him to wealth, courage, and power within his village. However, his obsession with masculinity and fear of appearing weak lead to harsh treatment of his wives, children, and neighbors.
Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe Book Info:
- Publisher: Anchor Canada
- Published: April 21, 2009
- ISBN: 0385667833
- Pages: 177
- Size: 0.5
