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Childhood
Achebe was born on November 16, 1930, in the Igbo town of Ogidi in eastern Nigeria. His upbringing was widely influenced by the native Igbo culture. -
Education
In 1948, Achebe studied English and History at the University of Ibadan at the age of 18. His father always stressed the importance of education. He graduated in 1954. -
Things Fall Apart
Achebe published his first novel, Things Fall Apart, in 1958 -
Other Novels
Wrote and published No Longer At Ease, Arrow of God, and A Man of the People from 1960 to 1966. -
Nigerian Broadcasting Corp.
Director of external broadcasting at the Nigerian Broadcasting Corp. in Lagos from 1961 to 1966 -
Lecture on Racism
Lecture arguing against Conrad’s racist portrayal of African societies -
Nigerian National Merit Award
received Nigeria’s highest award for intellectual achievement, the Nigerian National Merit Award -
Car Accident
Car accident leaves Achebe paralyzed from waist down -
Man Booker International Prize
won the Man Booker International Prize -
There was a Country: A Personal History of Biafra
published last book There was a Country: A Personal History of Biafra -
Death
died in Boston, Massachusetts
