No Longer at Ease

 

                     
No Longer at Ease

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Title
No Longer at Ease
Author Chinua Achebe
Genre African literature, Literary fiction, Novel, Political fiction, Postcolonial literature, Social realism
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Book Description

No Longer at Ease follows Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian civil servant educated in England who returns home determined to live by high moral principles. Caught between traditional expectations, colonial bureaucracy, and personal desires, Obi struggles to reconcile integrity with the pressures of modern life. Achebe traces his gradual disillusionment with quiet tragedy, revealing how systemic corruption and cultural conflict erode idealism.

 

About Author

Chinua Achebe (1930–2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, essayist, and critic widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern African literature. Born in Ogidi, Nigeria, he grew up at the intersection of traditional Igbo culture and British colonial influence, an experience that profoundly shaped his writing.

Achebe is best known for his debut novel, Things Fall Apart (1958), which portrays the complexities of pre-colonial Igbo society and the disruptive impact of European colonization. The novel has been translated into dozens of languages and is one of the most widely read books in African literature. Through his work, Achebe challenged stereotypical portrayals of Africa and asserted the value and depth of African cultures and histories.

Beyond fiction, Achebe was a passionate advocate for African voices in literature and politics. He taught at universities in Nigeria and the United States, wrote influential essays on culture and language, and remained an enduring moral and intellectual presence until his death in 2013.

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