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ARROW OF GOD
by Achebe, Chinua
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- Signed
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About This Item
New York: John Day, (1967). First U.S. edition. SIGNED BY ACHEBE on the title page. Final book in his acclaimed African trilogy. Winner of the first-ever Jock Campbell/New Statesman Prize for African writing. Near fine to fine with gilt spine lettering just slightly dulled; in near fine dust jacket with light shelf wear. Scarce signed.
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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- Bookseller
- Quill & Brush
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 72287
- Title
- ARROW OF GOD
- Author
- Achebe, Chinua
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Day
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- (1967)
- Bookseller catalogs
- BLACK AUTHOR;
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