Arrow of God

Arrow of God

The second novel in Chinua Achebeâ€™s masterful African trilogy, following Things Fall Apart and preceding No Longer at Ease
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WhenÂ Things Fall ApartÂ ends, colonial rule has been introduced to Umuofia, and the character of the nation, its values, freedoms, religious and socio-political foundations have substantially and irrevocably been altered.Â Arrow of God,Â the second novel in Chinua Achebeâ€™s TheÂ African Trilogy, moves the historical narrative forward. This time, the action revolves around Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priestÂ of the god Ulu, which is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. The novel is a meditation on the nature, uses, and responsibility of power and leadership. Ezeulu finds that his authority is increasingly under threat from rivals within his nation and functionaries of the newly established British colonial government. Yet he sees himself as untouchable.Â He is forced, with tragic consequences, to reconcile conflicting impulses in his own natureâ€”a need to serve the protecting deity of his Umuaro people; a desire to retain control over their religious observances; and a need to gain increased personal power by pushing his authority to the limits. He ultimately fails as he leads his people to their own destruction, and consequently, his personal tragedy arises.Â Arrow of GodÂ is an unforgettable portrayalÂ of the loss of faith, and the downfall of a man in a society forever altered by colonialism.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0385014805
Color Black
ReleaseDate 1989-01-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385014809

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0385014805
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	1989-01-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385014809

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