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On Things Fall Apart - African Literature


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Today's guest is Muwanguzi Daniel - an African literature enthusiast who has found comfort and truth in the words of many African writers.

In this episode, we delve into two of the many key themes namely colonialism and masculinity, aiming to grasp a deeper understanding of the award-winning novel.

Things Fall Apart has now sold over ten million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than fifty languages. Is it in your book list?

This episode does contain SPOILERS!!

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References:

  • Chinua Achebe interview (1964)
  • Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
  • Anthills of the Savannah by Chinua Achebe
  • A Grain of Wheat by Ngugi wa Thiong'o's
  • Season of Migration to The North by Tayeb Salih
  • The African Child by Camara Laye

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