Achebe, Chinua
Overview
| Works: | 856 works in 3,177 publications in 22 languages and 82,220 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Historical fiction Political fiction History Poetry Satire Personal narratives Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Interviewee, Contributor, Honoree, Author of introduction, Creator, Other, Dedicatee, Bibliographic antecedent, Adapter, Collaborator, Annotator, Narrator |
| Classifications: | PR9387.9.A3, 823 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Chinua Achebe
- Modern Black novelists; a collection of critical essays by Michael G Cooke( Book )
- Home and exile by Chinua Achebe( Book )
- There was a country : a personal history of Biafra by Chinua Achebe( Book )
- The education of a British-protected child : essays by Chinua Achebe( Book )
- Chinua Achebe by David Carroll( Book )
- Chinua Achebe : a biography by Ezenwa-Ohaeto( Book )
- An introduction to the African novel by Eustace Palmer( Book )
- Chinua Achebe by Catherine Lynette Innes( Book )
- The novels of Chinua Achebe by G. D Killam( Book )
- Approaches to teaching Achebe's Things fall apart by Bernth Lindfors( Book )
- The novel and the globalization of culture by Michael Valdez Moses( Book )
- Long drums and cannons; Nigerian dramatists and novelists by Margaret Laurence( Book )
- Chinua Achebe by Arthur Ravenscroft( Book )
- The African novel in English : an introduction by M. Keith Booker( Book )
- The Chinua Achebe encyclopedia by M. Keith Booker( Book )
- Relocating agency : modernity and African letters by Olakunle George( Book )
- Achebe the orator : the art of persuasion in Chinua Achebe's novels by Chinwe Okechukwu( Book )
- Shaken wisdom : irony and meaning in postcolonial African fiction by Gloria Nne Onyeoziri( Book )
- African literature as political philosophy by M. S. C Okolo( Book )
- Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Chinua Achebe
Things fall apart by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
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450 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in 17 languages and held by 9,249 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1958, this novel tells the story of Okonkwo, the leader of an Igbo (Ibo) community who is banished for accidentally killing a clansman. The novel covers the seven years of his exile to his return, providing an inside view of the intrusion of white missionaries and colonial government into tribal Igbo society in the 1890s
450 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in 17 languages and held by 9,249 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1958, this novel tells the story of Okonkwo, the leader of an Igbo (Ibo) community who is banished for accidentally killing a clansman. The novel covers the seven years of his exile to his return, providing an inside view of the intrusion of white missionaries and colonial government into tribal Igbo society in the 1890s
No longer at ease by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
)
201 editions published between 1960 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 3,178 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After returning to Africa from his education abroad, Obi Okonkwo feels alienated and disgusted at the fact that he has been thrust into the ruling class, of whom most are corrupt
201 editions published between 1960 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 3,178 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After returning to Africa from his education abroad, Obi Okonkwo feels alienated and disgusted at the fact that he has been thrust into the ruling class, of whom most are corrupt
Arrow of God by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
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197 editions published between 1864 and 2015 in 12 languages and held by 3,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the Ibo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect--the personal struggle between father and son
197 editions published between 1864 and 2015 in 12 languages and held by 3,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the Ibo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect--the personal struggle between father and son
Anthills of the savannah by
Chinua Achebe(
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89 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional account of African politics that prophesieses social change
89 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional account of African politics that prophesieses social change
A man of the people by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
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150 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
By the renowned author of Things Fall Apart, this novel foreshadows the Nigerian coups of 1966 and shows the color and vivacity as well as the violence and corruption of a society making its own way between the two worlds
150 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
By the renowned author of Things Fall Apart, this novel foreshadows the Nigerian coups of 1966 and shows the color and vivacity as well as the violence and corruption of a society making its own way between the two worlds
Girls at war, and other stories by
Chinua Achebe(
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89 editions published between 1972 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve stories by the internationally renowned novelist which recreate with energy and authenticity the major social and political issues that confront contemporary Africans on a daily basis
89 editions published between 1972 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve stories by the internationally renowned novelist which recreate with energy and authenticity the major social and political issues that confront contemporary Africans on a daily basis
Hopes and impediments : selected essays by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
)
33 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author's critical writings over the past twenty-five years use his creative energies to expose the monster of racist habit and offer a new perspective on the human condition
33 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author's critical writings over the past twenty-five years use his creative energies to expose the monster of racist habit and offer a new perspective on the human condition
African short stories(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 1,339 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories by African writers which deal with life and customs in African society
25 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 1,339 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories by African writers which deal with life and customs in African society
Morning yet on creation day : essays by
Chinua Achebe(
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35 editions published between 1975 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 editions published between 1975 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collected poems by
Chinua Achebe(
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17 editions published between 1971 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Featuring seven new, never-before-published poems in addition to Chinua Achebe's award-winning earlier work, Collected Poems makes available again after more than twenty-five years the poetry of Africa's foremost novelist. From an account of the tragedy of Biafra to an appeal to African consciousness, from a gentle mockery of tradition to a recollection of personal relationships, Achebe's poems are marked by a richness of language and blend simplicity and eloquence, fierceness and tenderness and a careful attention to the minute - a facial expression, a wrinkled hand, a sunbeam."--Jacket
17 editions published between 1971 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Featuring seven new, never-before-published poems in addition to Chinua Achebe's award-winning earlier work, Collected Poems makes available again after more than twenty-five years the poetry of Africa's foremost novelist. From an account of the tragedy of Biafra to an appeal to African consciousness, from a gentle mockery of tradition to a recollection of personal relationships, Achebe's poems are marked by a richness of language and blend simplicity and eloquence, fierceness and tenderness and a careful attention to the minute - a facial expression, a wrinkled hand, a sunbeam."--Jacket
Things fall apart by
Chinua Achebe(
Recording
)
26 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Okonkwo is a great warrior and one of the powerful men in his village. When white missionaries and government bureaucrats threaten their tribal customs, he takes violent action
26 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Okonkwo is a great warrior and one of the powerful men in his village. When white missionaries and government bureaucrats threaten their tribal customs, he takes violent action
Beware, soul brother; poems by
Chinua Achebe(
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46 editions published between 1970 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
46 editions published between 1970 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chike and the river by
Chinua Achebe(
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32 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in English and held by 720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Chike has a burning desire to go across the River Niger, and comes face to face with dangerous robbers
32 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in English and held by 720 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Chike has a burning desire to go across the River Niger, and comes face to face with dangerous robbers
The trouble with Nigeria by
Chinua Achebe(
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29 editions published between 1983 and 2005 in English and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1983 and 2005 in English and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christmas in Biafra and other poems by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
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7 editions published between 1973 and 1989 in English and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1973 and 1989 in English and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
How the leopard got his claws by
Chinua Achebe(
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25 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts how the leopard got his claws and teeth and why he rules the forest with terror
25 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts how the leopard got his claws and teeth and why he rules the forest with terror
The African trilogy : Things fall apart ; No longer at ease ; Arrow of God by
Chinua Achebe(
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19 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collects three of the author's novels, all inspired by the tragedies faced by the Igbo people during the European colonization of Africa
19 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collects three of the author's novels, all inspired by the tragedies faced by the Igbo people during the European colonization of Africa
The Heinemann book of contemporary African short stories(
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14 editions published between 1992 and 1997 in English and held by 637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 20 stories written between 1980-1991 which deal with themes relevant to various regions of Africa
14 editions published between 1992 and 1997 in English and held by 637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 20 stories written between 1980-1991 which deal with themes relevant to various regions of Africa
A tribute to James Baldwin : Black writers redefine the struggle : proceedings of a conference at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst, April 22-23, 1988 featuring Chinua Achebe [and others] by
Chinua Achebe(
Book
)
12 editions published in 1989 in English and Undetermined and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published in 1989 in English and Undetermined and held by 410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Things fall apart : notes ... by
John Chua(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Soyinka, Wole Author
- Baldwin, James 1924-1987 Interviewee
- Innes, Catherine Lynette Other Author Editor
- Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo 1938- Author
- Camara, Laye Interviewee
- Mongo Beti 1932-2001
- Armah, Ayi Kwei 1939-
- Naipaul, V. S. (Vidiadhar Surajprasad) 1932-
- Lindfors, Bernth Other Author Editor
- Booker, M. Keith Author Editor
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Associated Subjects
Achebe, Chinua Africa Africa, Central African fiction (English) African fiction (French) African literature African literature (English) Amadi, Elechi, Armah, Ayi Kwei, Authors, Nigerian Baldwin, James, Blacks in literature British Camara, Laye City and town life Civilization Civilization--Western influences Civil War (Nigeria : 1967-1970) Ellison, Ralph English fiction Exiles Fiction--Black authors Igbo (African people) Intellectual life Literature Manners and customs Men Mongo Beti, Naipaul, V. S.--(Vidiadhar Surajprasad), Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo, Nigeria Nigeria--Lagos Nigerian literature (English) Nigerians Okara, Gabriel, Political and social views Political fiction Politicians Politics and government Postcolonialism Postcolonialism in literature Race relations Short stories, African Short stories, African (English) Social conditions Soyinka, Wole Things fall apart (Achebe, Chinua) Tutuola, Amos United States Wright, Richard,
Alternative Names
Ačebe, Činua 1930-2013
Achebe A. Ch. 1930-2013
Achebe, Albert Chinua
Achebe, Albert Chinua 1930-
Achebe, Albert Chinua 1930-2013
Achebe, Albert Chinualumogu
Achebe, Albert Chinualumogu 1930-2013
Achebe Ch. 1930-2013
Achebe, Chinua
Achebe, Chinua, 1930-
Achebe, Chinualumogu Albert
Achebe, Chinualumogu Albert 1930-
Achebe, Chinualumogu Albert 1930-2013
Achebe, Chnua 1930-2013
Acībī, Cinūā
Ats'ebeh, Ts'inuʼa
Chinua Achebe.
Chinua Achebe 1930-2013
Chinua Achebe, Albert 1930-2013
Chinua Achebe ibó származású, angol nyelven alkotó nigériai regényíró, költő, tanár
Chinua Achebe Nigerian a nobelista, poeta ampong kritiku
Chinua Achebe nigerianischer Schriftsteller
Chinua Achebe nigeriansk forfatter
Chinua Achebe nigeryjski pisarz i poeta
Chinua Achebe romanschrijver uit Nigeria (1930-2013)
Chinua Achebe scrittore, saggista e critico letterario nigeriano
Chinualumgu, Albert
Chinualumgu, Albert 1930-2013
Chinualumogu Achebe, Albert 1930-2013
Chinualumogu, Albert 1930-2013
Çinua Açebe
Τσινούα Ατσέμπε Νιγηριανός συγγραφέας, ποιητής, πανεπιστημιακός και κριτικός
Ачебе А. Ч. 1930-2013
Ачебе Ч. 1930-2013
Чинуа Ачебе
Чынуа Ачэбэ
Չինուա Աչեբե
אצ׳בה, צ׳ינוא
אצ'בה, צ'ינוא 1930-
אצ'בה, צ'ינואה 1930-
צ'ינוא אצ'בה
أتشيبى، تشينوا، 1930-
أتشينى، شينوا
أشيبى، تشنوا، 1930-
تشينو أتشيبي
شينوا أتشيبي، 1930-
چینوا آچیه
चिनुआ अचेबे
চিনুয়া আচেবে
ਚਿਨੁਆ ਅਚੇਬੇ
சின்னுவ அச்செபே
చినువ అచెబె
ಚಿನುವ ಅಚಿಬೆ
ചിന്വാ അച്ചേബേ
ชินัว อะเชเบ
ჩინუა აჩებე
아체베, 치누아 1930-
아체베, 친와 1930-
아췌베, 치누아 1930-
치누아 아체베
ቺኑዋ አቼቤ
アチェベ, チヌア
アチュベ
チヌア・アチェベ
钦努阿·阿契贝
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