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Things Fall Apart
by Achebe, Chinua
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London and Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, 1963. 8vo, 187pp. Illustrations by Dennis Carabine. Signed by Achebe on the title page. Publisher's illustrated wrappers, perfect bound. Some general toning and soiling to wraps, few wrinkles to spine. Page edges lightly foxed. Former owner's name to ffep else clean internally and very good.
Signed 1963 printing of this classic from Chinua Achebe which was published as the first book in the African Writers Series by Heinemann in 1962. Achebe was the editorial advisor for the series. Wonderful illustrations throughout by Carabine, and scarcely found signed. .
Signed 1963 printing of this classic from Chinua Achebe which was published as the first book in the African Writers Series by Heinemann in 1962. Achebe was the editorial advisor for the series. Wonderful illustrations throughout by Carabine, and scarcely found signed. .
Synopsis
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".
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- Title
- Things Fall Apart
- Author
- Achebe, Chinua
- Format/Binding
- 8vo, 187pp. Illustrations by Dennis Carabine. Signed by Achebe on the title page. Publisher's illustrated wrappers, perfect boun
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- Used
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- Publisher
- Heinemann Educational Books Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London and Ibadan
- Date Published
- 1963
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