{"title":"Chinua Achebe Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\"\u003eChinua Achebe\u003c\/a\u003e was a masterful storyteller, renowned for his potent themes and his skilfully crafted authentic language and narratives. Join us at Books2Door as we honour the legacy of this literary titan with a dedicated collection page featuring his acclaimed works. Achebe, a pillar of modern African literature, deserves a showcase of nothing but his finest creations. Our collection offers a guided journey through his trilogy, inviting you to immerse yourself in the richness of his prose and the depth of his themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\/products\/9781841593272\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings Fall Apart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: This seminal work, the first in the trilogy, stands out for its compelling narrative and deep cultural insights. It keeps readers engaged to the very end. It sparks a keen interest in the unfolding generational stories in the following books. Achebe's deliberate use of language, which includes preserving indigenous expressions, brings readers close to the narrative, enhancing the impact of his storytelling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\/products\/9780141186887\"\u003enovel \u003c\/a\u003ecentres on Okonkwo, an Igbo community leader, as he contends with the clash between traditional African values and encroaching Western influences, offering a vital perspective on cultural resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\/products\/9781841593272\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Longer at Ease\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Building on the success of its predecessor, this novel elevates Achebe's narrative art. We meet Obi Okonkwo, the grandson of Okonkwo, grappling with his identity amid the pressures of Western education and traditional values. This book explores the challenges faced by post-colonial African societies, with themes of identity, corruption, and moral complexity urging readers to ponder the nuanced realities of these communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\/products\/9781841593272\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArrow of God\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e The final instalment of the Trilogy shifts focus to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\/products\/9780141191560\"\u003eEzeulu\u003c\/a\u003e, a chief priest facing British administrative overreach into his community's cultural practices. Achebe wraps up his trilogy by showcasing the struggles of indigenous leaders to maintain artistic integrity and faith amidst external pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Chinua Achebe Matters Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchebe's narratives are more than literary masterpieces; they serve as educational tools that foster a greater appreciation for diverse stories and authentic African history narrated by its people. His works counter the often one-dimensional portrayal of Africa, offering a vibrant, multi-dimensional tableau of African life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\"\u003eBooks2Door\u003c\/a\u003e, we proudly feature Achebe alongside other distinguished writers like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-books\"\u003eChimamanda Ngozi Adichie\u003c\/a\u003e, promoting a rich diversity of voices and perspectives in literature. Through our collection, we encourage readers to explore these essential perspectives and join us in learning, understanding, and appreciating the complexities of human experience through the potent words of these remarkable storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on this literary journey with Books2Door to discover, dissect, and cherish the legacy of Chinua Achebe, whose works continue to inspire and educate today, tomorrow, and forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9780141023380","title":"Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe","description":"One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of changeOkonkwo  is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his fame spreads  throughout West Africa like a bush-fire in the harmattan. But when he  accidentally kills a clansman, things begin to fall apart. Then Okonkwo  returns from exile to find missionaries and colonial governors have  arrived in the village. With his world thrown radically off-balance he  can only hurtle towards tragedy. First published in 1958,  Chinua Achebe's stark, coolly ironic novel reshaped both African and  world literature, and has sold over ten million copies in forty-five  languages. This arresting parable of a proud but powerless man  witnessing the ruin of his people begins Achebe's landmark trilogy of  works chronicling the fate of one African community, continued in Arrow of God and No Longer at Ease.   'His courage and generosity are made manifest in the work' Toni Morrison'The writer in whose company the prison walls fell down' Nelson Mandela'A great book, that bespeaks a great, brave, kind, human spirit'  John UpdikeWith an Introduction by Biyi Bandele;  208 pages; Published: 26\/01\/2006\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780141023380\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42214331351219,"sku":"9780141023380","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780141023380.jpg?v=1669823111"},{"product_id":"9780141186887","title":"Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe","description":"One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of changeOkonkwo  is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his fame spreads  throughout West Africa like a bush-fire in the harmattan. But when he  accidentally kills a clansman, things begin to fall apart. Then Okonkwo  returns from exile to find missionaries and colonial governors have  arrived in the village. With his world thrown radically off-balance he  can only hurtle towards tragedy. First published in 1958,  Chinua Achebe's stark, coolly ironic novel reshaped both African and  world literature, and has sold over ten million copies in forty-five  languages. This arresting parable of a proud but powerless man  witnessing the ruin of his people begins Achebe's landmark trilogy of  works chronicling the fate of one African community, continued in Arrow of God and No Longer at Ease.   'His courage and generosity are made manifest in the work' Toni Morrison'The writer in whose company the prison walls fell down' Nelson Mandela'A great book, that bespeaks a great, brave, kind, human spirit'  John UpdikeWith an Introduction by Biyi Bandele;  176 pages; Published: 01\/11\/2001\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780141186887\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42214340264115,"sku":"9780141186887","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780141186887.jpg?v=1669823276"},{"product_id":"9780141191560","title":"Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe","description":"Ezeulu, headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But he is beginning to find his authority increasingly under threat - from his rivals in the tribe, from those in the white government and even from his own family. Yet he still feels he must be untouchable - surely he is an arrow in the bow of his God? Armed with this belief, he is prepared to lead his people, even if it means destruction and annihilation. Yet the people will not be so easily dominated.   Spare and powerful, Arrow of God is an unforgettable portrayal of the loss of faith, and the struggle between tradition and change. Continuing the epic saga of the community in Things Fall Apart, it is the second volume of Achebe's African trilogy, and is followed by No Longer at Ease.;  240 pages; Published: 28\/01\/2010\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780141191560\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42214341804211,"sku":"9780141191560","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780141191560.jpg?v=1669823686"},{"product_id":"9781841593272","title":"The African Trilogy: Things Fall Apart No Longer at Ease Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe","description":"Chinua Achebe is considered the father of African literature in English, the writer who 'opened the magic casements of African fiction' for an international readership. Following the 50th anniversary of the publication of his ground-breaking Things Fall Apart, Everyman republish Achebe's first and most famous novel alongside No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God, under the collective title The African Trilogy.   In Things Fall Apart the individual tragedy of Okonkwo, 'strong man' and tribal elder in the Nigeria of the 1890s is intertwined with the transformation of traditional Igbo society under the impact of Christianity and colonialism. In No Longer at Ease, Okonkwo's grandson, Obi, educated in England, returns to a civil-service job in colonial Lagos, only to clash with the ruling elite to which he now believes he belongs. Arrow of God is set in the 1920s and explores the conflict from the two points of view - often, but not always, opposing - ofEzuelu, an Igbo priest, and Captain Winterbottom, a British district officer. In spare and lucid prose,Achebe tellsa universal tale of personal and moral struggle in a changing world which continues to resonate in Africa today and has captured the imaginations of readers everywhere.;  536 pages; Published: 26\/03\/2010\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781841593272\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216688517299,"sku":"9781841593272","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781841593272.jpg?v=1669907563"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/chinua-achebe-books\/series_everymans-library-classics.oembed","provider":"Books2Door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}