Chinua Achebe

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Chinua Achebe

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#65

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#223

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Why Is Chinua Achebe Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Chinua Achebe 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 , 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 and Arrow of God complete the "African Trilogy". Later novels include A Man of the People and Anthills of the Savannah . In the West, Achebe is often referred to as the "father of African literature", although he vigorously rejected the characterization.

Chinua Achebe's Published Works

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Chinua Achebe?

Chinua Achebe is affiliated with the following schools:

• Brown University
• University of Nigeria
• University of Ibadan

What Are Chinua Achebe's Academic Contributions?

Chinua Achebe is most known for their academic work in the field of literature. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of

Chinua Achebe has made the following academic contributions:

• No Longer at Ease
• Chike and the River
• Arrow of God
• A Man of the People