His first novel and magnum opus, Things Fall Apart (1958), occupies a pivotal place in African literature and remains the most widely studied, translated, and read African novel. Along with …

Nov 12, 2025 · Chinua Achebe, Nigerian novelist acclaimed for his unsentimental depictions of the social and psychological disorientation accompanying the imposition of Western customs …

Chinua Achebe is one of Nigeria's greatest novelists. His novels are written mainly for an African audience, but having been translated into more than forty languages, they have found …

Jan 21, 2025 · Chinua Achebe, the renowned Nigerian author, published Things Fall Apart. Known for his impactful storytelling, he had four children and died at age 82.

Writer Chinua Achebe was born in the village of Ogidi in eastern Nigeria. His father worked for the Church Missionary Society, and his early education was through the society’s school. At the …

Chinua Achebe’s impact on African literature is immeasurable. He opened the door for generations of African writers to tell their own stories and challenge stereotypes. His work …

When I started writing all those years ago, I wasn’t even aware there were such rewards. All I had in mind was to write a story, in the way that fiction can be true. I had to be honest — Chinua …

Chinua Achebe, a Nigerian literary legend, became the second author to receive the prestigious Man Booker Prize International. Known for his iconic novels that delve into African identity, …

Apr 2, 2014 · Chinua Achebe made a splash with the publication of his first novel, Things Fall Apart, in 1958. Renowned as one of the seminal works of African literature, it has since sold …

Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. His first novel, Things Falls Apart, became a classic of international literature and required reading for students worldwide. He also authored four …