You should read ‘Things Fall Apart’ by Chinua Achebe - here’s why!

'Things Fall Apart' (1958) by Chinua Achebe is one of the most important books of all time. It exploded racist myths about Africa and paved the way for multiple generations of writers from Non-European backgrounds. Check out this deep-dive, spoiler-free video essay from The Portly Raven.

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Each video here does provide a book recommendation, but it's about much more than that. I like to dive deep into the themes, ideas and discoveries which make each book special, as well as considering what kind of reading experience they can offer us. I believe great fiction can shape our worldviews, how we live our lives and who we are as people.

This channel is in its' infancy - please do like, comment, subscribe and spread the word! The current plan - make 100 or so of these videos, and see what happens! All the best from Adelaide, South Australia!

(PS - This is a re-upload after my wife spotted a typo. I left it up for a couple of days and then realised I couldn't live with it!)

- Sam


00:00 A Gift To Humanity
00:48 Through African Eyes
02:06 Greatness In Simplicity
03:48 The Tragic Hero
06:56 There Is No Story That Is Not True
08:31 Reading For Freedom