Arrow of God
Book • 1964
Chinua Achebe's 'Arrow of God' is set in a Nigerian village during the early years of British colonialism.
The story revolves around Ezeulu, the chief priest of the Igbo village of Umuaro, and his complex relationship with both his own people and the British colonial administration.
Ezeulu's pride and determination to assert his authority lead to a series of events that ultimately undermine the traditional social structure of the village.
The novel explores themes of cultural conflict, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the consequences of individual ambition in the face of historical change.
The story revolves around Ezeulu, the chief priest of the Igbo village of Umuaro, and his complex relationship with both his own people and the British colonial administration.
Ezeulu's pride and determination to assert his authority lead to a series of events that ultimately undermine the traditional social structure of the village.
The novel explores themes of cultural conflict, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the consequences of individual ambition in the face of historical change.
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Referenced by Anki Mukherjee, mentioning Simon Gikandi's article on it, when discussing the time of decolonization.
Ankhi Mukherjee and Ato Quayson, "Decolonizing the English Literary Curriculum" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
