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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

"Things Fall Apart" is a profound literary journey into colonial Africa seen through the eyes of Okonkwo, a fierce and proud Igbo warrior. Struggling with a fear of weakness inherited from his disgraced father, Okonkwo is determined to forge his own path of strength and respect within his community in Umuofia. Yet his volatile nature leads to a violent lapse that exiles his family and sets forth a cascade of events culminating in cultural upheaval. As European missionaries arrive, bringing with them new religious ideals and a daunting cultural collision, Okonkwo's resistance symbolizes the plight of a civilization facing the inexorable march of colonialism. The novel masterfully illustrates the tensions between old and new, tradition and change, and the complex intersections of identity, society, and belief systems in a world on the brink of transformation.

  • Historical
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Fiction
  • African
  • Colonial
  • Tradition
  • Identity
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