Things: Fall Apart

, published in 1958 by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe , is a foundational work of modern African literature. It is the first book in his African Trilogy , which explores Nigeria's history through three generations. Core Premise & Plot

The novel is set in the 1890s in the fictional Igbo village of and follows the life of Okonkwo , a wealthy and powerful warrior who is obsessed with avoiding the "weak" and "lazy" reputation of his father. Things Fall Apart | Summary, Themes, & Facts | Britannica Things Fall Apart