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Chinua Achebe
Africa's most famous and illustrious black novelist. Nigerian born writer of powerful fiction, poetry, literary criticism, and children's books
No Longer at Ease
Synopsis
Obi Okonkwo returns to Nigeria after his Western education, eager to modernize his country. However, he finds himself caught between traditional tribal customs and the corrupting influences of his new position. Faced with financial hardship and a forbidden love, Obi must confront his own integrity as he navigates a society resistant to change.
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Obi OkonkwoProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Does this book need to be read as part of a series?
While this novel is the second published work in the African Trilogy, it functions as a standalone story that can be read independently of the other books in the series.
Where does the title come from?
The title is derived from the closing lines of T.S. Eliot's poem Journey of the Magi, which describes the feeling of returning to a familiar place that no longer feels like home.
Is there a film or television adaptation of this book?
The novel has been adapted for radio, including a production for BBC Radio 4, but it has not been adapted into a feature film or television series.