“Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe is a groundbreaking novel published in 1958 in the United Kingdom. The story follows the life of Okonkwo, a wealthy leader in the Igbo tribe of Nigeria, as he struggles with the loss of his wealth and power. Achebe’s vivid portrayal of traditional African culture and the impact of colonialism on the Igbo society has made this novel a classic of modern African literature.