“The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.”

About Chinua Achebe

Author • Nigerian

Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic regarded as a dominant figure in modern African literature. His first novel and magnum opus, 'Things Fall Apart', is a pivotal work in African literature and...