Achebe, Chinua
Overview
| Works: | 1,013 works in 3,578 publications in 19 languages and 87,838 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Historical fiction Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Political fiction History Autobiographies Poetry Satire Personal narratives |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Interviewee, Author of introduction, Contributor, Honoree, Creator, Other, Dedicatee, wst, Publishing director, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Adapter |
| Classifications: | PR9387.9.A3, 823 |
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Most widely held works about
Chinua Achebe
- The novel and the globalization of culture by Michael Valdez Moses( )
- 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 )
- Shaken wisdom : irony and meaning in postcolonial African fiction by Gloria Nne Onyeoziri( )
- African literature as political philosophy by M. S. C Okolo( )
- The education of a British-protected child : essays by Chinua Achebe( Book )
- Chinua Achebe by David Carroll( Book )
- Relocating agency : modernity and African letters by Olakunle George( )
- The Chinua Achebe encyclopedia by M. Keith Booker( )
- Chinua Achebe : a biography by Ezenwa-Ohaeto( Book )
- Chinua Achebe by Catherine Lynette Innes( Book )
- Achebe the orator : the art of persuasion in Chinua Achebe's novels by Chinwe Okechukwu( )
- Writing and being by Nadine Gordimer( Book )
- Remembering a legend : Chinua Achebe by Ernest Emenyo̲nu( )
- Satire & the postcolonial novel : V.S. Naipaul, Chinua Achebe, Salman Rushdie by John Clement Ball( )
- An introduction to the African novel by Eustace Palmer( Book )
- Chinua Achebe by Jago Morrison( )
- The novels of Chinua Achebe by G. D Killam( Book )
- Approaches to teaching Achebe's Things fall apart by Bernth Lindfors( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Chinua Achebe
Things fall apart by
Chinua Achebe(
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512 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 13 languages and held by 9,596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1959, 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
512 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 13 languages and held by 9,596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1959, 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(
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207 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,335 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
207 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,335 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(
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209 editions published between 1864 and 2016 in 11 languages and held by 3,160 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
209 editions published between 1864 and 2016 in 11 languages and held by 3,160 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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104 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional account of African politics that prophesieses social change
104 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional account of African politics that prophesieses social change
A man of the people by
Chinua Achebe(
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162 editions published between 1965 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,822 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
162 editions published between 1965 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,822 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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83 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,851 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
83 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,851 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
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, Irma McClaurin-Allen, Andrew Salkey, Michael Thelwell, John Edgar Widerman by
Chinua Achebe(
)
7 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 1,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 1,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hopes and impediments : selected essays by
Chinua Achebe(
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37 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,436 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
37 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,436 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
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26 editions published between 1984 and 1997 in English and held by 1,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories by African writers which deal with life and customs in African society
26 editions published between 1984 and 1997 in English and held by 1,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of stories by African writers which deal with life and customs in African society
Things fall apart : notes ... by
John Chua(
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4 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Morning yet on creation day : essays by
Chinua Achebe(
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36 editions published between 1975 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1975 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collected poems by
Chinua Achebe(
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18 editions published between 1971 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 943 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
18 editions published between 1971 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 943 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(
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35 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in English and held by 871 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
35 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in English and held by 871 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
Chike and the river by
Chinua Achebe(
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32 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in English and held by 816 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 816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Chike has a burning desire to go across the River Niger, and comes face to face with dangerous robbers
Chinua Achebe's legacy : illuminations from Africa by
James Ogude(
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2 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chinua Achebe's novels and essays have always drawn our attention to issues of memory, the story, history and our own obligation to history as Africans. Achebe constantly goes back to the authority of narrative - the story; and as the subsequent generations of African writers like Chimamanda Adichie keep returning to, to celebrate Africa's many stories, its moments of failure and triumph. Achebe, more than any other writer on this continent, has inspired many, and hopefully the African story tellers of the coming centuries, irrespective of their location will continue to be inspired by him. This collection of essays is an enduring tribute to this rich legacy of Achebe
2 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chinua Achebe's novels and essays have always drawn our attention to issues of memory, the story, history and our own obligation to history as Africans. Achebe constantly goes back to the authority of narrative - the story; and as the subsequent generations of African writers like Chimamanda Adichie keep returning to, to celebrate Africa's many stories, its moments of failure and triumph. Achebe, more than any other writer on this continent, has inspired many, and hopefully the African story tellers of the coming centuries, irrespective of their location will continue to be inspired by him. This collection of essays is an enduring tribute to this rich legacy of Achebe
The African trilogy : Things fall apart ; No longer at ease ; Arrow of God by
Chinua Achebe(
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26 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in English and held by 709 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
26 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in English and held by 709 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
How the leopard got his claws by
Chinua Achebe(
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20 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in English and held by 683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts how the leopard got his claws and teeth and why he rules the forest with terror
20 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in English and held by 683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts how the leopard got his claws and teeth and why he rules the forest with terror
The trouble with Nigeria by
Chinua Achebe(
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32 editions published between 1983 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1983 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christmas in Biafra and other poems by
Chinua Achebe(
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7 editions published between 1973 and 1989 in English and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1973 and 1989 in English and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beware, soul brother; poems by
Chinua Achebe(
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42 editions published between 1970 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
42 editions published between 1970 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Soyinka, Wole Author
- Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo 1938- Author
- Baldwin, James 1924-1987 Interviewee
- Innes, Catherine Lynette Other Author Editor
- Naipaul, V. S. (Vidiadhar Surajprasad) 1932-
- Camara, Laye Interviewee
- Mongo Beti 1932-2001
- Gordimer, Nadine Author
- Armah, Ayi Kwei 1939-
- Tutuola, Amos
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Achebe, Chinua Africa Africa, Central African fiction (English) African fiction (French) African literature African literature (English) Amadi, Elechi, Armah, Ayi Kwei, Authors 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 Gordimer, Nadine Igbo (African people) Intellectual life Literature Literature, Modern--Political aspects Literature and revolutions Manners and customs Men Mongo Beti, Naipaul, V. S.--(Vidiadhar Surajprasad), Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo, Nigeria Nigeria--Lagos Nigerian fiction (English) Nigerians Okara, Gabriel, Political and social views Political fiction Politicians Politics and government Race relations Short stories, African Short stories, African (English) Social conditions Things fall apart (Achebe, Chinua) United States Wright, Richard,
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Alternative Names
Ačebe, Činua 1930-2013
Achebe A. Ch
Achebe A. Ch. 1930-2013
Achebe, Albert Chinua
Achebe, Albert Chinua 1930-
Achebe, Albert Chinua 1930-2013
Achebe, Albert Chinụalụmọgụ
Achebe, Albert Chinualumogu 1930-2013
Achebe Ch
Achebe Ch. 1930-2013
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 écrivain nigérian
Chinua Achebe escritor, mestre e crítico nixeriano
Chinua Achebe ibó származású, angol nyelven alkotó nigériai regényíró, költő, tanár
Chinua Achebe Nigerian a nobelista, poeta ampong kritiku
Chinua Achebe Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic
Chinua Achebe nigerianischer Schriftsteller
Chinua Achebe nigeriansk forfatter
Chinua Achebe nigerijský romanopisec, básník, profesor a kritik
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
Činua Ačebe
Τσινούα Ατσέμπε Νιγηριανός συγγραφέας, ποιητής, πανεπιστημιακός και κριτικός
Ачебе А. Ч
Ачебе А. Ч. 1930-2013
Ачебе Ч
Ачебе Ч. 1930-2013
Чинуа Ачебе
Чинуа Ачебе нигерийский прозаик, поэт и литературный критик
Чынуа Ачэбэ
Չինուա Աչեբե
אצ׳בה, צ׳ינוא
אצ'בה, צ'ינוא
אצ'בה, צ'ינוא 1930-
אצ'בה, צ'ינואה 1930-
צ'ינוא אצ'בה
צ'ינואה אצ'בה
أتشيبى، تشينوا، 1930-
أتشينى، شينوا
أشيبى، تشنوا، 1930-
تشينو أتشيبي
تشينوا أتشيبي
شينوا أتشيبي، 1930-
چینوآ آچهبه
چینوا آچیه
चिनुआ अचेबे
চিনুয়া আচেবে
ਚਿਨੁਆ ਅਚੇਬੇ
ଚିନୁଆ ଅଚେବେ
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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