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- Format: Paperback Learn more about the Paperback format using Tower WIKI.
- Publisher: Heinemann
- ISBN: 0435905252
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100164946
- Release Date: November 1, 1996
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Product DescriptionMore Books by Chinua Achebe (Author)Run a Quick Search on "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Things Fall Apart"Browse more products related to "Chinua Achebe"Review"Mr. Achebe draws a fascinating picture of tribal life among his own people at the end of the nineteenth century...A vivid imagination illuminates every page, and his style is a model of clarity. This novel genuinely succeeds in presenting tribal life from the inside." AnnotationThings do indeed fall apart in the mid-20th-century world of West Africa when the British colonize the country, disrupting the ancient ways of life that have provided meaning and structure for the inhabitants of a rural Ibo village. The hero of the story is Okonwo, a revered community leader and the character Achebe frequently uses as a kind of "Everyman"--the brave tribesman who tries to cling to old ways in the face of encroaching western civilization. In this novel, Okonwo represents the rich traditional culture of the tribe, while his son Nwoye is attracted to the changes brought by the Europeans. Achebe's novel is a classic of African literature, suffused with his recognition of the losses that have accompanied the Europeanization of his homeland. Customer Reviews for "Things Fall Apart (Paperback)" by Chinua Achebe (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! General Bestsellers
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