Chinua Achebe:

The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.

— Chinua Achebe Modern

Things Fall Apart

Context

Things Fall Apart

Date / Period

1958

Source

https://www.amazon.com/Things-Fall-Apart-Chinua-Achebe/dp/0385474547

Verification

Confirmed

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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