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Here, collected for the first time in Everyman’s Library, are the three internationally acclaimed classic novels that comprise what has come to be known as Chinua Achebe’s “African Trilogy.”
Beginning with the best-selling Things Fall Apart—on the heels of its fiftieth anniversary—The African Trilogy captures a society caught between its traditional roots and the demands of a rapidly changing world. Achebe’s most famous novel introduces us to Okonkwo, an important member of the Igbo people, who fails to adjust as his village is colonized by the British. In No Longer at Ease we meet his grandson, Obi Okonkwo, a young man who was sent to a university in England and has returned, only to clash with the ruling elite to which he now believes he belongs. Arrow of God tells the story of Ezuelu, the chief priest of several Nigerian villages, and his battle with Christian missionaries.
In these masterful novels, Achebe brilliantly sets universal tales of personal and moral struggle in the context of the tragic drama of colonization.
Beginning with the best-selling Things Fall Apart—on the heels of its fiftieth anniversary—The African Trilogy captures a society caught between its traditional roots and the demands of a rapidly changing world. Achebe’s most famous novel introduces us to Okonkwo, an important member of the Igbo people, who fails to adjust as his village is colonized by the British. In No Longer at Ease we meet his grandson, Obi Okonkwo, a young man who was sent to a university in England and has returned, only to clash with the ruling elite to which he now believes he belongs. Arrow of God tells the story of Ezuelu, the chief priest of several Nigerian villages, and his battle with Christian missionaries.
In these masterful novels, Achebe brilliantly sets universal tales of personal and moral struggle in the context of the tragic drama of colonization.
About the Author
Chinua Achebe is the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University. He was, for over 15 years, the Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College. He is the author of five novels, two short-story collections, and numerous other books. In 2007, Achebe was awarded the Man Booker International Prize. He lives with his wife in Providence, Rhode Island.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie grew up in Nigeria. A 2003 O. Henry Prize winner, Adichie now divides her time between the United States and Nigeria.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie grew up in Nigeria. A 2003 O. Henry Prize winner, Adichie now divides her time between the United States and Nigeria.
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For someone who TRULY wishes to understand the impact that European colonization had on African Traditional Cultures, this book is MUST. I first read "Things Fall Apart" about 20 years ago, and I must admit, even though I was raised in Africa, I NEVER truly understood or appreciated how DRASTIC & TRAUMATIC & DETRIMENTAL European colonization was on the continent. That was the ONE book that opened my eyes to that sad history FOR THE FIRST TIME. I am a Teacher, so I appreciate having a thorough knowledge of past events. Being knowledgeable about Africa helps me understand and empathize with the current plight of Native Americans.
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Splendid small volume, a most welcome replacement for the original Everyman ed. in which "Things Fall Apart" stood alone.
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beautiful book, Nov 10 2010
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This is a beautiful book with three beautiful short novels. I couldn't put it down. The author writes beautifully about a very important subject: man. The books are exceptionally preceptive. Though they take place in Africa, I know these people -- they live next door. I came away with a greater understanding of Africans and their problems. In the end, we are all the same -- just people.
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