Arrow of God
By Chinua AchebeSet in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.
Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But his authority is increasingly under threat—from rivals within his tribe, from functionaries of the colonial government, and even from his own family members. Yet he believes himself to be untouchable: surely he is an arrow in the bow of his God? Armed with this belief, he is prepared to lead his people, even if it is towards their own destruction. But his people will not be dominated so easily.
Spare and powerful, Arrow of God is an unforgettable portrayal of the loss of faith, and the downfall of a man in a society forever altered by colonialism.
Book details
- Hardcover
- 232 pages
- English
- 9789966570383
- 9789966570383
About Chinua Achebe
chinua achebe was a novelist, poet, professor at brown university and critic. he is best known for his first novel, things fall apart (1958), which is the Read More about Chinua Achebe
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