Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe

Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe

"African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe." --Toni Morrison

"A magical writer--one of the greatest of the twentieth century." --Margaret Atwood

"My favorite novel." --Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

When Things Fall Apart ends, colonial rule has been introduced to Umuofia, and the character of the nation, its values, freedoms, religious and socio-political foundations have substantially and irrevocably been altered. Arrow of God, the second novel in Chinua Achebe's The African Trilogy, moves the historical narrative forward. This time, the action revolves around Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, which is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. The novel is a meditation on the nature, uses, and responsibility of power and leadership. Ezeulu finds that his authority is increasingly under threat from rivals within his nation and functionaries of the newly established British colonial government. Yet he sees himself as untouchable. He is forced, with tragic consequences, to reconcile conflicting impulses in his own nature--a need to serve the protecting deity of his Umuaro people; a desire to retain control over their religious observances; and a need to gain increased personal power by pushing his authority to the limits. He ultimately fails as he leads his people to their own destruction, and consequently, his personal tragedy arises. Arrow of God is an unforgettable portrayal of the loss of faith, and the downfall of a man in a society forever altered by colonialism.

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ISBN 13	9780385014809
ISBN 10	0385014805
Title	Arrow of God
Author	Chinua Achebe
Series	The African Trilogy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	1989-01-01
Number of pages	240
Prizes	Winner of Man Booker International Prize 2007
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.