Chinua Achebe's literary legacy
Chinua Achebe has been called both the father and grandfather of African literature, a legacy that began with the publication of "Things Fall Apart" in 1958 and will continue beyond his death in March 2013. Here are some of the writers who have cited him as an influence.
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Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, a friend of Achebe's, hosted a celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of "Things Fall Apart" in New York.