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Set in the Ibo 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.
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Arrow of God addresses the issues raised by colonialism in Nigeria in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a collection of six villages that are united under one god and his chief priest, Ezeulu. As the English colonizers bring changes to the villages, Ezeulu struggles to rectify... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Ezeulu: Chief priest of the god Ulu
- Winterbottom: English officer in charge of the Okperi region
- Tony Clarke: Englishman who is new to the Okperi region
- Akuebue: Ezeulu's best friend
- Obika: Ezeulu's son
- Matefi: Ezeulu's senior wife
- Nwafo: Ezeulu's youngest son
- Obiageli: Ezeulu's daughter
- Edogo: Ezeulu's oldest son
- Mr Wright: English government worker in Nigeria
- John Nwodika: Nigerian who works for the English government
- Anosi: Villager
- Akueke: Ezeulu's daughter
- Mr Goodcountry: English Christian missionary
- Ofoedu: Villager
- Wade: English government worker
- Wintabota: Nigerian pronunciation of Captain Winterbottom's name
- Akukalia: Villager
- Okeke Onenyi: Villager
- Dr Savage: Female English doctor at hospital
- Ozumba: Villager
- Otikpo: Villager
- Ugoye: Ezeulu's second wife
- Ofoka: Villager
- Oduche: Ezeulu's son
- Moses Unachukwu: Nigerian catechist for the Christian missionaries
- Nwaka: Add a description of this character.
- Maduka
First Sentence edit
This was the third nightfall since he began to look for signs of the new moon.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 3 in African Trilogy. (standard series)
Preceded by No Longer at Ease.
This book is in Penguin Modern Classics. (edition-based publisher list)
This is book 423 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Albert Angelo, and followed by The Ravishing of Lol Stein.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Chinua Achebe (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 287
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 287
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823
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