Language
Some people were angry that Chinua Achebe chose to write the book in English as opposed to Igbo. Others were pleased that it was written in English as they would have been otherwise unable to read it.
Publisher
The publishers originally did not want such a book as there was deemed to be no market for African literature written by African authors. However, the book was deemed to be of such high quality, that it was picked up by a London publishing company.
Worldwide
The book has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, and has recently had a 50th anniversary mass reprinting.
The major complaint against Achebe's work was that it was written in English as opposed to the native language of Nigeria. Achebe has responded by declaring his book to be an outwardly reaching one. Further, the book has been translated to many languages, and is one of the most translated African novels of all time.
Chinua achebe wrote things fall apart to describe Nigerian culture and efforts of European colonization upon it.
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
Things Fall Apart was written and originally published in English.
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has said that he wrote the novel Things Fall Apart to show his people their own culture from the perspective of someone who belonged to that culture. What might Achebe's intention be a reaction to?
Chinua Achebe, born on 16 November, 1930 was a Nigerian novelist, professor and critic. Chinua was most known for his first novel Things Fall Apart, which is the most read book in modern African literature.
The guns are guns, perhaps rifles.
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
Things Fall Apart could be considered an interesting book by Chinua Achebe.
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Things Fall Apart was written and originally published in English.
"Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe takes place in Nigeria.
Chinua Achebe uses an impartial third person narration.
historical fiction
In London
Achebe makes use of traditional African proverbs and stories.
This is not described in the book.
No, "Things Fall Apart" is a work of fiction. It is a novel written by Chinua Achebe and is not based on real events or people.
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has said that he wrote the novel Things Fall Apart to show his people their own culture from the perspective of someone who belonged to that culture. What might Achebe's intention be a reaction to?