Things Fall Apart - Classics in Context - Heinemann African Writers Series

Synopsis

Chinua Achebe's first novel portrays the collision of African and European cultures in people's lives. Okonkwo, a great man in Igbo traditional society, cannot adapt to the profound changes brought about by British colonial rule. Yet, as a classic tragedy, Oknokwo's downfall results from his own character as well as from external forces. This new expanded edition includes new illustrations, maps and additional essays by Simon Gikandi and Don Ohadike on history, culture and literature, a glossary and reference material to help readers see Achebe's classic in its social and historical context, and to understand its place in world literature.