Chinua Achebe (November 16, 1930 – March 21, 2013) was a Nigerian Igbo novelist and the first major novelist from the Black Continent to write in English. His writings address the tragic consequences of British imperialism on African societies. Achebe analyzed the stylistic relationships between African and English literature. His works have attracted the attention of literary critics. His novel, Things Fall Apart (1958), describes the collapse of traditional tribal life in the face of British colonial presence in Nigeria; it also demonstrates a mastery of language. His other works include Arrow of God (1964), Son of the People (1966), and Dunes of the Savannah (1987). Achebe also published short stories and children’s books and was well-known as a publisher and critic. Achebe was born in Ogidi, eastern Nigeria, and educated at Government College, Umuahia and the University College, Ibadan. He also worked in broadcasting and the civil service. He has more recently taught at Nigerian and American universities.