The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence is a novel that follows the intergenerational development of the Brangwens, a family of farmers living in the East Midland region of England from the 1840s to the early twentieth century. The novel explores broader social, cultural, and technological changes happening in England at the same time. The novel is …
Examples of Allegories
The Yiddish Policemen’s Union is a novel written by Michael Chabon that explores the alternative history of the Jewish people. The novel is set in Sitka, Alaska, where Jewish refugees were temporarily settled during World War II. In this alternate reality, the fledgling State of Israel was destroyed in 1948, leaving Sitka as the center …
“The Tree of Man” is a novel written by Patrick White, an Australian author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973. The book was published in 1955 and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Australian literature. The story follows the lives of the Parker family over several decades, chronicling their struggles, triumphs, …
The Shepherd’s Crown is a novel written by Terry Pratchett, published in 2015. It is the last book in the Discworld series, and the fifth based on the character Tiffany Aching. The novel is a comic fantasy that explores the themes of power, responsibility, and loss. The story follows Tiffany Aching, a young witch, as …
“The Book of Lost Things” by John Connolly is a novel that has captured the hearts of many readers. The story follows a young boy named David who is transported to a magical land called Elsewhere, where he encounters an evil power and eventually returns home having learned a valuable lesson. The novel is a …
The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy is a novel that has been widely celebrated for its allegorical elements. The story follows the life of Clym Yeobright, a character who returns to his hometown of Egdon Heath after spending years in Paris. Upon his return, he becomes a schoolteacher and marries a local girl …
“The Portrait of a Lady” is a novel written by Henry James in 1881. The story revolves around Isabel Archer, a young American woman who travels to Europe and becomes entangled in a complicated web of relationships and personal choices. The novel is often considered one of James’s most important works and is notable for …
Kate DiCamillo’s “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is a heartwarming story of a china rabbit’s journey of self-discovery and redemption. This allegorical tale has captured the hearts of readers of all ages since its publication in 2006. The novel tells the story of Edward Tulane, a china rabbit who is owned by a young …
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a classic novel that has captivated readers for generations. Published in 1859, the story is set in the 1850s in England and tells the tale of a young painter named Walter Hartright who secures a position as an art teacher at Limmeridge House in Cumberland. However, his …
Evelyn Waugh’s The Loved One is a satirical novel that explores the commercialization of death in American culture. The novel is set in Hollywood and tells the story of a young Englishman, Dennis Barlow, who works at a pet cemetery and falls in love with a coworker, Aimee Thanatogenous. The novel is a biting critique …