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Literary Fiction· Nigeria

Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1958192 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1958. Okonkwo, a proud Igbo warrior and leader, watches his world collapse under British colonialism in Achebe's foundational African novel. Considered the father of modern African literature, it is the most widely read African novel in history. Themes of colonialism, tradition, masculinity run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1958.

Book Details

AuthorChinua Achebe
Published1958
Country of Origin🇳🇬 Nigeria
LanguageEnglish
Pages192
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780385474542
Editorial Score38/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇬 Nigeria

This book is part of Nigeria's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195810
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Chinua Achebe
Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Things Fall Apart about?

Okonkwo, a proud Igbo warrior and leader, watches his world collapse under British colonialism in Achebe's foundational African novel. Considered the father of modern African literature, it is the most widely read African novel in history.

Who wrote Things Fall Apart?

Things Fall Apart was written by Chinua Achebe, from Nigeria. First published in 1958.

What awards has Things Fall Apart won?

Things Fall Apart has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1958.

Is Things Fall Apart worth reading?

Things Fall Apart is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in colonialism, tradition, masculinity.

Where can I buy Things Fall Apart?

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What category is Things Fall Apart?

Things Fall Apart is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Things Fall Apart from?

Things Fall Apart originates from Nigeria's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nigeria on our country page.

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