The African Trilogy: Things Fall Apart; Arrow of God; No Longer at Ease

by Chinua Achebe

Description

This landmark trilogy presents a sweeping portrait of Igbo society and colonial Nigeria across three interconnected novels. From the proud traditions and personal struggles of village leaders to the pressures confronting a new generation educated under British rule, the books explore identity, authority, cultural change, and the lasting costs of imperialism. Richly grounded in Igbo customs, language, and worldview, the trilogy captures both the vitality of a complex society and the tensions that emerge as old and new orders collide. Together, these powerful narratives establish a nuanced, deeply human account of Africa’s encounter with colonial modernity.

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Details

First Published

1958

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The African Trilogy: Things Fall Apart; Arrow of God; No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe.

Violence
Abuse
Death/Grief
Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma