tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413938396840929733.post5532691402168210666..comments2023-12-16T07:09:44.322-08:00Comments on Mbele: Things Fall Apart: 1958-2008Mbelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16077261126944002622noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413938396840929733.post-31223870632511304662009-01-12T18:24:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:24:00.000-08:00Hello Mzee wa Changamoto and B.Tax Savvy, thanks f...Hello Mzee wa Changamoto and B.Tax Savvy, thanks for reading my message about "Things Fall Apart" and for your comments. Indeed this novel is as relevant now as it was when it was first published. Despite the economic, political, social, and cultural changes that we undergo, this novel continues to speak to us in truly meaningful ways, and it continues to dazzle us with its artistic magnificence. Such is the hallmark of true classics.<BR/><BR/>Apart from teaching it in my classes, I have spoken in various places about this novel, and I definitely will continue to do so. It would be possible to plan a gathering and talk about it along the lines suggested by B. Tax Savvy, and I like the idea. Again, thanks.Mbelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077261126944002622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413938396840929733.post-25916028986293789312009-01-07T21:16:00.000-08:002009-01-07T21:16:00.000-08:00Among the many books that I read and studied back ...Among the many books that I read and studied back home in Kenya, Thing Fall Apart, was by far, the most interesting and informative. I can still visualize Okonkwo - the tough African man who clings to his outdated (albeit unknown to him) status of the male species as protectors, providers and sovereigns in their families and beyond. His tragic death signifies the inevitable clash between the Africans and colonial imperialists.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps at an opportune time, you can lead a discussion on the themes of the book and their relevance to modern African nation-states. I'd love to attend and participate. It would not surprise me that Achebe has a number of fans around.Henry M. Ongerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722155618569700209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413938396840929733.post-10777241432884306592009-01-02T02:28:00.000-08:002009-01-02T02:28:00.000-08:00We used it in literature back home and as you said...We used it in literature back home and as you said, fifty years later it still represent the falling apart of out societies. I don't know how he visioned all these but it's more than "based-in-a-true-stories" book. <BR/> I love this bookMzee wa Changamotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491704592061579729noreply@blogger.com