474542 Things Fall Apart: A Novel (Trade Paperback / Paperback, Anchor Books Ed) By Achebe, Chinua

Things Fall Apart is a groundbreaking African novel that follows Okonkwo, a respected warrior in his Nigerian village, as he struggles with the dramatic changes brought by British colonialism to his traditional Igbo community in the late 19th century. Key features: • Classic of African literature • Explores themes of colonialism and cultural clash • Set in pre-colonial and colonial Nigeria • Written from an African perspective • Rich portrayal of Igbo culture and traditions • Published by Anchor Books First published in 1958, Things Fall Apart was one of the first African novels written in English to receive global critical acclaim. The title comes from W.B. Yeats's poem 'The Second Coming'. The book is often considered Achebe's masterpiece and is widely used in schools and universities worldwide as a key text for studying African literature and post-colonial writing. The novel's tragic narrative provides insight into how colonialism affected traditional African societies.