Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe - Paperback, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, 208 pages, Penguin Classics, Cracked Earth Texture, Man Portrait, Penguin Logo
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Experience the profound narrative of Chinua Achebe's seminal work, Things Fall Apart. This paperback edition, published by Penguin Books Ltd under the Penguin Classics imprint on January 26, 2006, spans 208 pages and falls under the classification of Modern & contemporary fiction post 1945. The ISBN is 9780141023380. As a worldwide bestseller and the inaugural part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart delivers the gripping saga of Okonkwo, a formidable wrestler and warrior whose renown echoes across West Africa. His life takes a tragic turn when he inadvertently causes the death of a clansman, initiating a downward spiral. Upon returning from exile, Okonkwo finds his community transformed by the arrival of missionaries and colonial administrators. This upheaval destabilizes his world, propelling him towards an inevitable destiny. First released in 1958, Achebe's incisive and sharply ironic novel has significantly influenced both African and global literature, achieving sales of over ten million copies across forty-five languages. This compelling parable of a proud yet powerless man witnessing the erosion of his people's traditions is the commencement of Achebe's celebrated trilogy. It offers a powerful depiction of cultural collision and the personal toll of societal change, resonating with themes of tradition, identity, and resistance. Esteemed figures like Toni Morrison and Nelson Mandela have lauded the work, with Mandela describing Achebe as "The writer in whose company the prison walls fell down." The introduction to this edition is provided by Biyi Bandele. The striking cover art visually evokes a sense of fragmentation and historical weight, complementing the novel's powerful themes of cultural disruption and personal struggle. This edition is available from Dingle Bookshop.
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe - Paperback, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, 208 pages, Penguin Classics, Cracked Earth Texture, Man Portrait, Penguin Logo is a product, currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal (2 offers in total). Prices range from €10.50 to €12.50 depending on retailer.
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It is currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal, with 2 offers in total.
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