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Critical Insights: Things Fall Apart: Print Purchase Includes Free Online Access Hardcover - 2010

by M. Keith Booker (Editor)


About this book

In his debut novel, Chinua Achebe challenges our written perspective of history and portrays the devastating influence of colonization in late 19th century Nigeria.  Things Fall Apart explores one man's futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political and religious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. The story follows Okonkwo, a man known for his fierce heart and physical strength, as he navigates his personal demons and his ability to protect those that he loves during the upcoming face of destruction. It is a conflict of both his personal identity as a traditionally masculine protector, as well as the desperate struggle to retain freedom.

Things Fall Apart has been translated in over 60 different languages, remaining a powerful influence to individuals worldwide and one of the first African novels written in English to receive global critical acclaim. The title of the novel comes from William Butler Yeats' poem "The Second Coming".

From the publisher

Introductory essays reflect on Achebe's pioneering achievement and evaluate the enduring, international popularity of Things Fall Apart. A brief biography follows, and a quartet of new essays provide a framework for in-depth study. The essays survey major trends in criticism in the novel and discuss Achebe's masterful use of language. Also included is a comparison of Things Fall Apart to major literary works within the Western cannon, such as the Odyssey and the Iliad. Other essays discuss the depiction of gender, cultural violence, and the portrayal of colonization within the novel.

First Edition Identification

William Heinemann Ltd., published a First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1958, London. The edition is bound by red cloth boards and gilt lettering on the spine. 


Astor-Honor/Obolensky published a First US Edition, First Printing in 1959, New York. This particular edition has a dust jacket designed by Ronald Clyne. 


William Heinemann Ltd., published a First UK Edition, Second Impression hardcover in 1962, London. The edition is characterized by its orange cloth boards, and gilt lettering on the spine. The original dust jacket was designed with C. W. Bacon, and the illustrations were created by Dennis Carabine. 


Details

  • Title Critical Insights: Things Fall Apart: Print Purchase Includes Free Online Access
  • Author M. Keith Booker (Editor)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition HAR/PSC RE
  • Pages 322
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Salem Press
  • Date 2010-10
  • ISBN 9781587657115 / 1587657112
  • Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 in (23.62 x 16.26 x 2.54 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Achebe, Chinua, Igbo (African people) in literature
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010030196
  • Dewey Decimal Code 823.914

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Citations

  • Reference and Research Bk News, 04/01/2011, Page 260
  • School Library Journal, 06/01/2011, Page 67
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