Chinua Achebe

Nigerian novelist and author of Things Fall Apart

Chinua Achebe - Nigerian novelist and author of Things Fall Apart
Born

November 16th, 1930
94 years ago

Died

March 21st, 2013
11 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Nigeria

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A prominent Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, contributed significantly to literature and cultural discourse. Achebe's debut novel, Things Fall Apart, published in 1958, became a seminal work in African literature, portraying the clash of traditional Igbo society with colonialism. Achieved prominence through a distinctive narrative style that combined oral traditions with Western literary techniques. Authored several other important works, including No Longer At Ease and Arrow of God, exploring themes of identity, culture, and post-colonialism. Served as a professor and was involved in numerous literary organizations, promoting African literature.

Authored Things Fall Apart

Wrote No Longer At Ease

Contributed to African literature

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