--- product_id: 774551314 title: "Things Fall Apart: A Novel (The African Trilogy)" price: "159 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/774551314-things-fall-apart-a-novel-the-african-trilogy store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 4.4/5 star reader rating Explores colonialism & culture Classic African literature Things Fall Apart: A Novel (The African Trilogy) **Price:** 159 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the story that defined a continent’s voice. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Things Fall Apart: A Novel (The African Trilogy) - **How much does it cost?** 159 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/774551314-things-fall-apart-a-novel-the-african-trilogy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Widely Acclaimed:** Over 14,000 readers rate it 4.4 stars—join the global conversation. - • **Compact Yet Powerful:** Perfect length for busy professionals craving meaningful reads. - • **Essential for Every Bookshelf:** A must-have classic that sparks thought and dialogue. - • **Timeless Cultural Masterpiece:** Dive into a narrative that shaped modern African literature. - • **Unflinching Social Commentary:** Confronts colonialism and tradition without sugarcoating. ## Overview Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a seminal novel in African literature, offering a profound exploration of tradition, identity, and colonial impact. With a 4.4-star rating from over 14,000 readers, this Anchor Books edition delivers a compact yet powerful narrative that remains essential for understanding cultural and historical complexities. ## Description “A true classic of world literature . . . A masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world.” — Barack Obama “African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe.” —Toni Morrison Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe''s critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa''s cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. Told through the fictional experiences of Okonkwo, a wealthy and fearless Igbo warrior of Umuofia in the late 1800s, Things Fall Apart explores one man''s futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political andreligious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. With more than 20 million copies sold and translated into fifty-seven languages, Things Fall Apart provides one of the most illuminating and permanent monuments to African experience. Achebe does not only capture life in a pre-colonial African village, he conveys the tragedy of the loss of that world while broadening our understanding of our contemporary realities. Review: Timeless Classic - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is an absolutely brilliant read. The size is perfect, not too long, but powerful enough to leave a lasting impact. The writing is clear, engaging, and rich with culture and meaning. The quality of the story is outstanding. Achebe captures tradition, identity, and change in a way that feels both personal and universal. This is actually my second time reading it, and it was just as gripping and thought-provoking as the first. A true classic that deserves a spot on every bookshelf. Highly recommended! Review: Nice novel - A good read ## Features - Anchor Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 14,509 Reviews | ## Images ![Things Fall Apart: A Novel (The African Trilogy) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NtvTU0xEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless Classic *by A***T on 10 December 2025* Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is an absolutely brilliant read. The size is perfect, not too long, but powerful enough to leave a lasting impact. The writing is clear, engaging, and rich with culture and meaning. The quality of the story is outstanding. Achebe captures tradition, identity, and change in a way that feels both personal and universal. This is actually my second time reading it, and it was just as gripping and thought-provoking as the first. A true classic that deserves a spot on every bookshelf. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice novel *by C***E on 24 November 2025* A good read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece *by K***R on 20 August 2025* Chinua Achebe narrates the advent of colonialism through the story of Okonkwo, a respected and fearless village leader in Nigeria. His writing is ferociously honest as he oscillates between folklore and proverbs to illustrate village life and its community values along with brutal descriptions of the horrors of some village traditions like human sacrifices as well as the violent bullying from the colonisers.. The characters in the story are not stereotypical heroes or villains but complex, tender, savage and deeply human. The themes of tradition and progress are explored through a captivating tale which leaves the reader with no clear answers but lots of Emotions. In just over 200 pages we experience a slice of history. History is never binary and Achebe portrays its many facets through sublime writing. No sentence or anecdote is superfluous or sentimental and the prose is fluid and vivid throughout. This is what makes this novel a masterpiece. ## Frequently Bought Together - Things Fall Apart - No Longer at Ease - Arrow of God --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/774551314-things-fall-apart-a-novel-the-african-trilogy](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/774551314-things-fall-apart-a-novel-the-african-trilogy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*