Question 51

Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe is the African writer known for his seminal works, including "Things Fall Apart" and "No Longer at Ease," which explore themes of colonialism and cultural identity.

A) Nadine Gordimer

Nadine Gordimer was a prominent South African writer and political activist, celebrated for her novels addressing apartheid and social justice. However, she is not associated with "Things Fall Apart" or "No Longer at Ease," making this option incorrect in the context of the question.

B) Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe is indeed the correct answer, as he is the author of "Things Fall Apart," which is considered one of the most important African novels, alongside "No Longer at Ease." His works significantly contributed to African literature and the representation of African culture.

C) Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright and poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. While he is a significant figure in African literature, his notable works differ from Achebe's, and he did not write "Things Fall Apart" or "No Longer at Ease."

D) J.M. Coetzee

J.M. Coetzee is a South African novelist and Nobel laureate known for his complex narratives and explorations of apartheid. He is not the author of the mentioned works and is therefore not the correct answer in this context.

E) Ben Okri

Ben Okri is a Nigerian poet and novelist known for his magical realism and works such as "The Famished Road." While he is an important figure in African literature, he is not linked to "Things Fall Apart" or "No Longer at Ease," making this option incorrect.

Conclusion

Chinua Achebe stands out as the definitive author of the specified works, which are foundational texts in African literature. Other options, while notable authors in their own right, do not share the same connection to "Things Fall Apart" and "No Longer at Ease," confirming Achebe's unique significance in the context of the question.