“The Time of the Doves” is a novel written by Mercè Rodoreda, a renowned Catalan novelist. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the early years of Franco’s dictatorship. The story is told through the eyes of the protagonist, Natalia, a shopkeeper in Barcelona. The novel is a poignant …
Examples of Allegories
The Aleph is a short story written by Jorge Luis Borges, first published in 1945. Considered a hallmark of Borges’s literary exploration into metaphysical and philosophical themes, the story is an allegory of the drawbacks of the powers of language. The Aleph can be interpreted as a medium to different worlds and ideas, but even …
“The Book of Strange New Things” by Michel Faber is a science fiction novel that explores themes of faith, love, and humanity. The story follows Peter Leigh, a Christian pastor who is sent on a mission to the planet of Oasis to teach the native inhabitants about Christianity. As Peter navigates through his new environment …
Salvador Plascencia’s debut novel, The People of Paper, is a work of magical realism that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of storytelling. The novel is narrated by multiple characters, each with their own unique perspective and voice, and is structured as a series of interconnected stories that weave together to create a …
“The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents” is a children’s fantasy novel written by Terry Pratchett. The story is a parody of the folk tale genre and a new take on the German fairy tale about the Pied Piper of Hamelin. The novel is set in the Discworld series, making it the twenty-eighth novel in …
Galápagos by Kurt Vonnegut is a novel that explores the themes of evolution, human nature, and the consequences of our actions. The story is set in the year 1986, when a group of people sets sail on a cruise to the Galápagos Islands. However, due to a series of events, they become stranded on the …
“The Strange Library” is a novella by Haruki Murakami that was first published in 1983 and later translated into English by Ted Goossen in 2014. The book tells the story of a young boy who finds himself trapped in a labyrinth beneath a library, where he is held captive by an old librarian who wants …
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 …