Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart is a timeless African novel that tells the powerful story of Okonkwo, a respected Igbo warrior whose life unravels as colonialism and Christianity take root in his traditional society. Set in pre-colonial Nigeria, Chinua Achebe masterfully captures the complexity of African cultures, customs, and values before and during the arrival of European influence.

Through vivid storytelling and deep cultural insight, the novel explores themes of identity, masculinity, tradition, change, and cultural conflict. Widely studied in secondary schools and universities, Things Fall Apart remains one of Africa’s most influential literary works and is a cornerstone in world literature.