Salman Rushdie’s novel, “The Ground Beneath Her Feet,” is a complex and multifaceted work of fiction that explores many themes and ideas. At its core, the book is a love story, but it is also about the power of music, the nature of fame, and the ways in which mythology and reality intersect. Rushdie weaves …
Examples of Allegories
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin is a science fantasy novel that has gained popularity for its unique plot and allegorical elements. The story is set on a supercontinent called the Stillness, which is plagued by catastrophic seismic events known as Fifth Seasons. The novel follows the lives of three women who possess the power …
Ian McEwan’s The Comfort of Strangers is a novel that explores the themes of power, desire, and control. The story follows a British couple, Mary and Colin, as they embark on a vacation to an unnamed European city that closely resembles Venice. During their visit, they become entangled in the sadomasochistic sex-games of a local …
“The Little Red Chairs” is a novel by Irish author Edna O’Brien that was published in 2015. The book tells the story of a Balkan war criminal named Dr. Vlad who hides out in a small Irish village and begins to court the local women. The novel has been praised for its powerful storytelling and …
Always Coming Home is a science fiction novel written by Ursula K. Le Guin. The book was published in 1985 and is considered one of Le Guin’s most significant works. The novel is set in the far future and tells the story of a peaceful people known as the Kesh who inhabit a place called …
“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 …
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 …