Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a powerful exploration of pre-colonial life in Nigeria and the tragic impact of European colonialism.

The novel centers on Okonkwo, a fierce and ambitious Igbo leader, who struggles to uphold his cultural values amid personal failures and societal change.

As Christian missionaries and British colonizers begin to assert control over the land, Okonkwo finds himself caught between tradition and change.

Through rich storytelling, Achebe captures the complexity of African identity, the clash of civilizations, and the deep consequences of cultural disruption.