# Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe, Nigeria, 1958

A classic novel depicting the clash between Igbo traditional culture and colonial influences.

## Why it matters

Pioneered the 'African Voice' in global literature, moving away from colonial perspectives.

## Historical context

Set in the 1890s during the initial stages of British colonialism in Nigeria.

ISBN: 9780385474542

## See also

- [Chinua Achebe](https://africantales.net/authors/chinua-achebe)
- [More from Nigeria](https://africantales.net/countries/NGA)
- [Drama](https://africantales.net/genres/drama)
- [Literary Fiction](https://africantales.net/genres/literary-fiction)
- [Classic](https://africantales.net/genres/classic)
- [The 1950s](https://africantales.net/decades/1950s)

Source: https://africantales.net/books/things-fall-apart