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Things Fall Apart
(Paperback, 1959)
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Author: Chinua Achebe
Things do indeed fall apart in the mid-20th-century world of West Africa when the British colonize t...
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Synopsis
Things 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.
Industry Reviews
"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."
Nordhaus
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Other Editions
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Paperback, 1994 - $0.75 Save 93%
Hardcover, 1995 - $2.19 Save 86%
Paperback, 1996 - $0.75 Save 94%
Book, 1974 - $5.99
Paperback, 1986 - $0.99 Save 83%
Hardcover, 1992 - $14.95
Paperback, 1984 - $0.75 Save 84%
Audio, 1997 - $13.69 Save 54%
Paperback, 2000 - $7.00 Save 55%
Paperback, 2002 - $8.36 Save 68%
Hardcover, 2002 - $9.50 Save 44%
Hardcover, 1999 - $11.61 Save 47%
Hardcover, 1999 - $1.00 Save 94%
Hardcover, 1996 - $2.34 Save 88%
Book, 2000 - $5.94
Book, 1971 - $2.33
Hardcover, 1994 - $12.00 Save 36%
Paperback, 2008 - $6.73 Save 56%
Paperback, 2008 - $4.59 Save 67%
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