Abstract
Chinua Achebe, one of Africa's most celebrated writers, is renowned for his profound exploration of the interplay between history, culture, and politics in his works. This paper examines how Achebe portrays these themes, focusing on select novels including Things Fall Apart, No Longer at Ease, Arrow of God, and A Man of the People. Through an analysis of these works, the paper aims to illuminate Achebe's narrative strategies, his critique of colonialism, and his depiction of the African experience, offering insights into the socio-political dynamics of Nigeria and the broader African continent.
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Stany R. Miranda
Research Scholar, Department of English, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Dr. S. Venkateswaran
Research Supervisor, Department of English, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Received: 14-10-2017, Accepted: 01-12-2017, Published Online: 13-12-2017