“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 …
Examples of Allegories
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 …
The Life of Elves by Muriel Barbery is a whimsical novel that explores the mystical connections between nature, art, and the human heart. The book tells the story of two children, foundlings in France and Italy, whose extraordinary talents will bring them into contact with magical worlds and malevolent forces. If they can be brought …
“The City and the Stars” is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1956. It takes place in the city of Diaspar, one billion years in the future. The novel explores the themes of humanity, evolution, and the nature of existence. Clarke’s novel has been praised for its imaginative world-building and …
Stephen King’s The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a psychological horror novel that follows the story of nine-year-old Trisha McFarland, who gets lost in the woods while on a family hike. As she struggles to survive in the wilderness, Trisha encounters various challenges and obstacles that test her physical and emotional limits. Through Trisha’s …
“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is a novel that explores the concept of regret and the choices that shape our lives. The story follows Nora Seed, a woman who finds herself stuck in a state of despair, feeling like she has failed at everything in her life. After attempting to take her own life, …
Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Word for World is Forest is a science fiction novella that was first published in the United States in 1972 as a part of the anthology Again, Dangerous Visions. It was later published as a separate book in 1976 by Berkley Books. The story is part of Le Guin’s Hainish …
“The Shadow of the Torturer” is a science fiction novel written by Gene Wolfe. The book is part of the “Book of the New Sun” series and is known for its complex plot and allegorical themes. The story is set in a distant future where the sun is dying, and humanity is on the brink …
“The Long Walk” is a dystopian horror novel written by Stephen King under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The novel was first published in 1979, and it is a story about a group of young boys who are forced to participate in a deadly race. The boys must walk continuously without stopping, and if they do, …