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Things Fall Apart

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Things Fall Apart

by Achebe, Chinua

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Fawcett, 1969-01-01. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. 6x4x0. Light water damage and resulting ripple to pages. Fair. Moderate shelf wear to covers/corners; satisfaction guaranteed. Mass market paperback binding.

Synopsis

In his debut novel, Chinua Achebe challenges our written perspective of history and portrays the devastating influence of colonization in late 19th century Nigeria.  Things Fall Apart explores one man's futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political and religious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. The story follows Okonkwo, a man known for his fierce heart and physical strength, as he navigates his personal demons and his ability to protect those that he loves during the upcoming face of destruction. It is a conflict of both his personal identity as a traditionally masculine protector, as well as the desperate struggle to retain freedom. Things Fall Apart has been translated in over 60 different languages, remaining a powerful influence to individuals worldwide and one of the first African novels written in English to receive global critical acclaim. The title of the novel comes from William Butler Yeats' poem "The Second Coming".

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Bookseller
Earthlight Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
SKU12131799
Title
Things Fall Apart
Author
Achebe, Chinua
Format/Binding
Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Acceptable
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Fawcett
Date Published
1969-01-01
Size
6x4x0
Weight
0.31 lbs

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We are a family owned and operated full-service bookstore with a storefront located in Walla Walla, Washington and our online warehouse located in Olympia, Washington. Since 1973 we have been filling the literary needs of this wonderful community in the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 48 years our shop here has become a staple of this vibrant local economy, a beautiful downtown scene and an informed intelligentsia. We sell books through our storefront, our website, and a book-mobile that travels to festivals and fairs.

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Shelf Wear
Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
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Mass market paperback books, or MMPBs, are printed for large audiences cheaply. This means that they are smaller, usually 4...
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