SexViolHist Bib: Representations: Literature: Chinua Achebe

»Chinua Achebe (born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe;16 November 1930 - 21 March 2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic who is regarded as a central figure of modern African literature. His first novel and magnum opus, Things Fall Apart (1958), occupies a pivotal place in African literature and remains the most widely studied, translated, and read African novel. Along with Things Fall Apart, his No Longer at Ease (1960) and Arrow of God (1964) complete the "African Trilogy". Later novels include A Man of the People (1966) and Anthills of the Savannah (1987). In the West, Achebe is often referred to as the "father of African literature", although he vigorously rejected the characterization.« -- More information: Wikipedia

Things Fall Apart (Novel, published in 1958)

I n f o r m a t i o n

»Things Fall Apart is the debut novel by a Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. It depicts pre-colonial life in Igboland (modern-day southeastern Nigeria) and the invasion by Europeans during the late 19th century. It is seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English, and one of the first to receive global critical acclaim. It is a staple book in schools throughout Africa and is widely read and studied in English-speaking countries around the world.« -- More information: Wikipedia

K e y w o r d s

Chronological Index: Modern History: 19^th Century, 20^th Century | Geographical Index: African History: Nigerian History | Topical Index: Society: Rape Culture

B i b l i o g r a p h y

I. Author Index

[Info] Hewett, Heather. »Theorizing "Toxic" Masculinity across Cultures and Nations: The Case of Achebe's Things Fall Apart.« #MeToo and Literary Studies: Reading, Writing, and Teaching about Sexual Violence and Rape Culture. New York 2021: 259-274.

II. Speaker Index