"Things Fall Apart" is a novel written by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. It was first published in 1958 and is considered a classic of African literature. The novel tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected leader and warrior in the Igbo village of Umuofia, and explores the impact of British colonialism on traditional African society. The title of the novel is taken from a line in the poem "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats, which reflects the theme of cultural disintegration and societal collapse. "Things Fall Apart" is widely regarded as one of the most important works of African literature and has been translated into numerous languages.