The novel is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Okonkwo, a Igbo man living in the fictional village of Umuofia in Nigeria. The story explores the consequences of British colonialism on Okonkwo's family and community, as well as his own personal struggles with identity, culture, and masculinity.
By Chinua Achebe · First published 1958 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Tragedy · 26 chapters