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ICON I: CHINUA ACHEBE



In respect to one of the most Legendary and recognized works of literature in Africa and globally, 'Things Fall Apart', Chinua Achebe (born 1930) is one of the foremost Nigerian novelists and literature icon. His works are usually directed towards the African audience, but the influence has over the years gained a distinct level of universal acceptance.
Achebe in 1967 
Things Fall Apart Book Cover
Achebe composed his first novel, 'Things Fall Apart' While working for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in 1959. Achebe’s novel introduced serious social and psychological analysis into Nigerian literature; he has been an inspiration to literature and the art of writing. 
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