Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, published by Heinemann Educational in 1971, is a significant work that explores the life of Okonkwo, a man of the Ibo tribe in Nigeria at the end of the last century. This first edition, comprising 191 pages, presents a narrative that delves into themes of cultural identity and the impact of colonialism on traditional societies.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of Okonkwo’s character and the complexities of his community as they face internal and external challenges. The book highlights the struggles of the Igbo people during a transformative period, emphasizing the tensions brought about by the arrival of the white man. Through Achebe’s storytelling, the narrative provides insights into the cultural dynamics and the eventual disintegration of a society under pressure.
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One of a series of fiction titles for schools. Okonkwo, a man of the Ibo tribe in Nigeria at the end of the last century, is a person of substance, character and promise, but he and his people are doomed to be destroyed – both from within the tribe and by the arrival of the white man.
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