“The Selfish Giant” is a beloved children’s fairy tale written by Oscar Wilde. The story follows a giant who has a beautiful garden but is too selfish to share it with anyone. The story is an allegory that teaches children about the importance of kindness and generosity. The story is set in a lush garden …
“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is a poem that has been widely read and studied for decades. It is often viewed as a celebration of individualism and the idea that taking the less traveled path can lead to great rewards. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that the poem is actually an …
“The Bell Jar” is a novel written by Sylvia Plath that was first published in 1963. The novel is a semi-autobiographical work that explores the struggles of a young woman named Esther Greenwood as she navigates her way through life. Plath’s work has been widely studied and analyzed, with many scholars interpreting the novel as …
“Waiting for Godot” is a play written by Samuel Beckett that has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of the 20th century. It is a play that has been analyzed and interpreted in many different ways, with some seeing it as a commentary on the human condition and others as an allegory for the Cold …
“The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern is a novel that has taken the literary world by storm. This captivating tale follows the story of two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are pitted against each other in a mysterious and enchanting circus known as Le Cirque des Rêves. As they engage in a magical competition, …
“The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead is a novel that tells the story of a young slave named Cora who escapes from her plantation in Georgia in the 19th century. The novel is an allegory that explores the themes of slavery, freedom, and the human condition. The Underground Railroad is depicted as a literal train …
John Steinbeck’s novel, “East of Eden,” is a literary masterpiece that has captivated readers for decades. The novel is a complex allegory that explores the nature of good and evil, the human condition, and the power of choice. Steinbeck’s use of biblical allusions and symbolism adds depth and complexity to the story, making it a …
The Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger, is a novel that has captivated readers for decades. The story follows the life of Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who has been expelled from his prep school and is struggling to find his place in the world. While the novel is often considered a coming-of-age …
“The Martian Chronicles” is a collection of interconnected short stories written by Ray Bradbury. It was first published in 1950 and is considered a classic of science fiction literature. The book tells the story of humanity’s colonization of Mars and the eventual conflict that arises between Mars and Earth. While the stories in “The Martian …
Animal’s People is a novel written by Indra Sinha, published in 2007. The book is set in Khaufpur, a fictional town in India, and follows the story of a young man named Animal, who was born with a twisted spine and walks on all fours. The novel explores the aftermath of the 1984 Bhopal gas …