Things Fall Apart

Set in pre- and post-colonial Nigeria, this novel follows Okonkwo, a respected warrior whose life is shaped by pride, duty, and fear of failure.

As outside political and religious systems arrive, the social order of Umuofia is disrupted, exposing tensions between tradition and change.

The book is a foundational work in African literature, offering a powerful critique of colonial narratives while preserving Igbo cultural complexity.