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Arrow of God.
by ACHEBE, Chinua
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Heinemann, 1964. . First edition, first impression; 8vo; light spotting to edges and endpapers, text block slightly toned; publisher's dark blue boards, gilt lettering to spine, publisher's device to rear cover in blind, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, slight edge-wear, front panel slightly rubbed, light spotting and toning to flap edges, else very good.
The third book in Achebe's African Trilogy, after Things Fall Apart and No Longer at Ease. Uncommon thus.
The third book in Achebe's African Trilogy, after Things Fall Apart and No Longer at Ease. Uncommon thus.
Synopsis
Ezeulu, headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But he is beginning to find his authority increasingly under threat - from his rivals in the tribe, from those in the white government and even from his own family. Yet he still feels he must be untouchable - surely he is an arrow in the bow of his God? Armed with this belief, he is prepared to lead his people, even if it means destruction and annihilation. Yet the people will not be so easily dominated. Spare and powerful, Arrow of God is an unforgettable portrayal of the loss of faith, and the struggle between tradition and change. Continuing the epic saga of the community in Things Fall Apart, it is the second volume of Achebe's African trilogy, and is followed by No Longer at Ease.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 109241
- Title
- Arrow of God.
- Author
- ACHEBE, Chinua
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, Heinemann, 1964.
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About Shapero Rare Books
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