Things Fall Apart

Chinua Achebe’s masterpiece is one of the most important works of African literature ever written. Set in the fictional Igbo village of Umuofia at the turn of the 20th century, it tells the story of Okonkwo — a proud, powerful man whose life unravels as his village succumbs to the forces of colonialism and Christianity. With lyrical prose and deep compassion, Achebe captures the richness and complexity of traditional Igbo culture before its collision with the outside world. A Penguin Modern Classic, this novel has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and is required reading in schools across Africa and beyond.