Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a classic novel that portrays the life of Okonkwo, a proud Igbo warrior, and the traditional society of Umuofia in pre-colonial Nigeria. The story explores the community’s customs, values, and social structures before and during the arrival of European colonizers and Christian missionaries. Through Okonkwo’s personal tragedy and the cultural upheaval around him, the novel examines themes of tradition versus change, masculinity, identity, and the destructive impact of colonialism.

Author: Chinua Achebe

Pages: 209