Classic Literature· Nigeria
The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God)
by Chinua AchebeAggregate Editorial Score35/100
#15,081of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 1988English
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Few works of classic literature have earned the sustained critical attention that The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God) (1988) by Chinua Achebe continues to receive. A cornerstone of the literary canon, The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God) (1988) by Chinua Achebe continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
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Chinua Achebe published The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God) in 1988, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from Nigeria. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God) for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Chinua Achebe's role in the literature of Nigeria is well established. The African Trilogy (Things Fall Apart / No Longer at Ease / Arrow of God) can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
198835
Chinua Achebe is a celebrated author from Nigeria known for influential works of biography memoir.
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