A Man Of The People by Chinua Achebe

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Book name:	A Man Of The People (2024)
Category:	conflict
Author:	Chinua Achebe
Pages:	200 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1966, midnight

The novel explores the political landscape of a fictional African country through the eyes of Odili, a young and idealistic teacher who becomes disillusioned with the corrupt practices of his former mentor, Chief Nanga, a populist politician. As Odili navigates the complexities of power, ambition, and morality, he finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue and personal vendettas. The story delves into themes of corruption, tradition versus modernity, and the struggle for integrity in a rapidly changing society. The 9773rd greatest book of all time

About the author

Chinua Achebe

6 books

Works, including the novel Things Fall Apart (1958), of Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe describe traditional African life in conflict with colonial rule and westernization.

This poet and critic served as professor at Brown University. People best know and most widely read his first book in modern African literature.

Christian parents in the Igbo town of Ogidi in southeastern Nigeria reared Achebe, who excelled at school and won a scholarship for undergraduate studies. World religions and trad… Read more