Chinua Achebe – Arrow of God – First Edition 1964
£485.00
A first edition, first printing published by Heineman in 1964. A near fine book with a little spotting to the top edge. No inscriptions. In a very good unclipped wrapper with a small publisher’s reprice sticker to the front flap. Spine faded and wear to the extremities.
A powerful novel set in colonial Nigeria. It follows Ezeulu, the chief priest of the god Ulu, as he struggles to maintain authority amid British colonialism and Christian influence. The novel explores themes of tradition, cultural conflict, leadership, and fate. As Ezeulu’s power wanes, the clash between indigenous beliefs and colonial forces deepens. Achebe masterfully portrays the complexities of change in a society on the brink of transformation.
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A first edition, first printing published by Heineman in 1964. A near fine book with a little spotting to the top edge. No inscriptions. In a very good unclipped wrapper with a small publisher’s reprice sticker to the front flap. Spine faded and wear to the extremities.
A powerful novel set in colonial Nigeria. It follows Ezeulu, the chief priest of the god Ulu, as he struggles to maintain authority amid British colonialism and Christian influence. The novel explores themes of tradition, cultural conflict, leadership, and fate. As Ezeulu’s power wanes, the clash between indigenous beliefs and colonial forces deepens. Achebe masterfully portrays the complexities of change in a society on the brink of transformation.
