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Arrow of God
Chinua Achebe · 1964 · 287 pages
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In the fictional village of Umuaro, in colonial Nigeria, the priest Ezeulu faces a conflict between his traditional religious responsibilities and the pressures imposed by the British administration. When he decides to defy colonial authority by refusing to take part in an important ceremony, he sets off a chain of events that call into question the cultural and spiritual integrity of his people.
The third novel in Achebe's African trilogy deepens the exploration of tensions between tradition and modernity, offering an Indigenous perspective on the impact of colonialism on communal life and faith.
Book details
| Author | Chinua Achebe |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1964 |
| Pages | 287 |
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