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Literary Fiction· Nigeria

Arrow of God

by Chinua Achebe
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1964266 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1964. Ezeulu, the chief priest of Ulu in a Nigerian village, is caught between British colonialism and his own community's traditions. Achebe's third novel is considered by many to be his most complex and accomplished. Themes of colonialism, religion, power run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1964.

Book Details

AuthorChinua Achebe
Published1964
Country of Origin🇳🇬 Nigeria
LanguageEnglish
Pages266
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780385014809
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇬 Nigeria

This book is part of Nigeria's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
196410
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About the Author
Chinua Achebe
Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arrow of God about?

Ezeulu, the chief priest of Ulu in a Nigerian village, is caught between British colonialism and his own community's traditions. Achebe's third novel is considered by many to be his most complex and accomplished.

Who wrote Arrow of God?

Arrow of God was written by Chinua Achebe, from Nigeria. First published in 1964.

What awards has Arrow of God won?

Arrow of God has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1964.

Is Arrow of God worth reading?

Arrow of God is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in colonialism, religion, power.

Where can I buy Arrow of God?

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What category is Arrow of God?

Arrow of God is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Arrow of God from?

Arrow of God originates from Nigeria's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nigeria on our country page.

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