Nikolai Gogol’s “The Overcoat” is a short story that has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of Russian literature. The story follows the life of Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin, a low-ranking government clerk who is obsessed with his threadbare overcoat. Gogol uses the overcoat as an allegory to explore themes of social class, identity, and the …

“The Time of the Hero” is a novel written by Mario Vargas Llosa, published in 1963. It is set in a Peruvian military school, where adolescents struggle to survive in a hostile and violent environment. The novel is known for its portrayal of corruption within the military school, which is seen as a reflection of …

“The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga is a novel that explores the complex social and economic structures of contemporary India. The book follows the journey of Balram Halwai, a low-caste servant who rises to success as an entrepreneur. Through Balram’s story, Adiga provides a powerful commentary on the issues of class, corruption, and power dynamics …

“The Blind Assassin” by Margaret Atwood is a novel that has captivated readers with its intricate plot and literary devices. The book tells the story of Iris Chase and her sister Laura, with the narrative alternating between Iris’s present-day experiences as an elderly woman and her memories of her childhood and early life. One of …

“The Man Who Died” is a novella written by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1930. The story is a reimagined telling of the life of Jesus Christ, had he survived being crucified. The novella has been the subject of much critical analysis and interpretation, with many scholars considering it to be an allegory for Lawrence’s own …

Persepolis is a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi that tells the story of her childhood in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. The book is an allegory that explores the themes of identity, oppression, and freedom. Through the use of black and white illustrations, Satrapi depicts her experiences as a young girl growing up …

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver is a novel that has gained widespread popularity for its allegorical representation of the postcolonial era in Africa. The story revolves around a family of six, the Prices, who move to the Belgian Congo in 1959 as missionaries. The novel is narrated by the five women of the family, …

“The Ocean at the End of the Lane” is a 2013 novel by British author Neil Gaiman, which has been the subject of much critical acclaim and literary analysis. The book tells the story of an unnamed man who returns to his hometown for a funeral and remembers events that began forty years earlier. Gaiman’s …

The Blind Owl is a novel written by Sadegh Hedayat, one of the most celebrated modern writers in Persian literature. The book was first published in 1937 and has since gained international recognition for its unique narrative style and exploration of themes such as love, death, and existential dread. The story is narrated by an …

“Schindler’s List” is a critically acclaimed American epic historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993. The film is based on the novel “Schindler’s Ark” by Thomas Keneally, which tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand Jewish refugees from the Holocaust by employing …