Which 1958 novel by Chinua Achebe is considered the foundational text of modern African literature in English?
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Correct answer: Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart was Achebe's debut novel and is credited with providing a complex, internal view of African society before and during colonial contact. It challenged the prevailing European narrative that Africa had no history or culture of its own.
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