Date: Friday, February 22, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Plaza Branch Library, Small Meeting Room
Address: 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Plaza Branch Library, Small Meeting Room
Address: 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo
We will meet to discuss the book, Things Fall Apart, a novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe published in 1958. It is seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English, and one of the first African novels written in English to receive global critical acclaim. It is a staple book in schools throughout Africa and widely read and studied in English-speaking countries around the world. The title of the novel comes from William Butler Yeats' poem "The Second Coming".
The novel depicts the life of Okonkwo, a leader and local wrestling champion in Umuofia—one of a fictional group of nine villages in Nigeria, inhabited by the Igbo people (archaically, and in the novel, "Ibo"). It focuses on his family and personal history, the customs and society of the Igbo, and the influence of British colonialism and Christian missionaries on the Igbo community during the late nineteenth century.
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The library website indicates that they anticipate a return to normal operating hours tomorrow (Friday, February 22, 2013). Also, the Plaza Library has covered parking. So our group should be able to meet as planned.
The diversity of opinions and views was more diverse than usual which led to a lively discussion. Twelve people were in attendance: Bernard Norcott/Mahany, Jan Carter, Liz Epstein, Saul Epstein, Leroy Seat, June Seat, Richard Gregory, Sarah Gregory, Brain Pauls, Tim Thurman, Clif Hostetler
Achebe, author of "Things Fall Apart" has died. Coincidentally our group discussed his book at our February meeting.
Link to NYT article
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