Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (Paperback, 2001)

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Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. He was raised in the large village of Ogidi, one of the first centers of Anglican missionary work in Eastern Nigeria, and was a graduate of University College, Ibadan.

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A compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change, the Penguin Classics edition of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart is introduced by Biyi Bandele. Okonowo is the greatest warrior alive. His fame has spread like a bushfire in West Africa and he is one of the most powerful men of his clan.But he also has a fiery temper. Determined not to be like his father, he refuses to show weakness to anyone - even if the only way he can master his feelings is with his fists. When outsiders threaten the traditions of his clan, Okonowo takes violent action. Will the great man's dangerous pride eventually destroy him?

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PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780141186887
eBay Product ID (ePID)88526246

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Book TitleThings Fall Apart
AuthorChinua Achebe
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year2001
GenreHistorical
Number of Pages176 Pages

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Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight134g

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Title_AuthorChinua Achebe
Series TitlePenguin Modern Classics
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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