Things Fall Apart (The African Trilogy, #1)
by Chinua Achebe
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe holds a well received rating of 3.61 out of 5, based on 199.3K reader ratings. First published in 1958. The book spans 209 pages.
About Things Fall Apart
More than two million copies of Things Fall Apart have been sold in the United States since it was first published here in 1959. Worldwide, there are eight million copies in print in fifty different languages. This is Chinua Achebe's masterpiece and it is often compared to the great Greek tragedies, and currently sells more than one hundred thousand copies a year in the United States.A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony. Uniquely and richly African, at the same time it reveals Achebe's keen awareness of the human qualities common to men of all times and places.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Chinua Achebe |
| Published | 1958 |
| Pages | 209 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.61 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 199,346 |
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What genre is Things Fall Apart?
Things Fall Apart is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Things Fall Apart worth reading?
Based on 199.3K reader ratings, Things Fall Apart has an average score of 3.61 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Things Fall Apart?
Things Fall Apart has 209 pages.
Who wrote Things Fall Apart?
Things Fall Apart was written by Chinua Achebe. It was first published in 1958.
What is the ISBN for Things Fall Apart?
The ISBN-13 for Things Fall Apart is 9780385474540.0.
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