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Revision as of 07:00, 8 September 2008 by Betacommand (talk | contribs) (test)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Igbo]] village of English]] and has defended the use of English, a language of colonizers, in African literature. Achebe's novels focus on the traditions of Igbo society, the effect of Christian influences, and the clash of values during and after the colonial era. His style relies heavily on the Igbo oral tradition, and combines straightforward narration with representations of folk stories, proverbs, and oratory. He has also published a number of short stories, children's books, and essay collections. He is currently the Charles P. Stevenson Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.