2008 THINGS FALL APART Chinua Achebe Hardcover Slipcase Illustrated

2008 THINGS FALL APART by Chinua Achebe. Hardcover in like new condition. Published by the Folio Society. Includes Slipcase. Full color  Illustrations.

Things Fall Apart is the debut novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. It depicts pre-colonial life in the southeastern part of Nigeria and the invasion by Europeans during the late 19th century. Malaysia, a former British colony, banned Things Fall Apart for its negative portrayal of colonialism and its consequences. If you are a collector of banned books, this important work of world literature is one you want on your library shelf.