“The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch is a gripping fantasy novel that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. The book follows the life of a young orphan named Locke Lamora, who becomes a skilled thief under the guidance of a talented con artist. As the leader of the Gentleman Bastards, a group …
Examples of Allegories
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton is a novel that has garnered critical acclaim for its intricate plot and complex characters. Set during the gold rush in New Zealand in the 1860s, the novel follows Walter Moody, a prospector who becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a series of unsolved crimes. However, beyond the surface-level plot, …
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin is a heartwarming novel that tells the story of a bookstore owner named A.J. Fikry, who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his wife and the decline of his business. The book takes place on Alice Island, a fictional island off the …
The Shack by William P. Young is a novel that has touched the hearts of many readers around the world. It tells the story of Mackenzie Allen Phillips, a man who experiences a great tragedy in his life and is forced to confront his deepest fears and doubts. The book has been praised for its …
The Maze Runner by James Dashner is a popular young adult dystopian science fiction novel that was first published in 2009. It is the first book in a series of the same name that has since gained a massive following. The story follows the journey of a group of teenagers who are trapped in a …
The Fall by Albert Camus is a novel that explores the philosophy of absurdism through the eyes of its protagonist, Jean-Baptiste Clamence. The novel is set in Amsterdam and is narrated by Clamence, a former lawyer who has become disillusioned with his life and his place in the world. The Fall is a complex work …
Argenis is a historical allegory written by John Barclay. It tells the story of the religious conflict in France during the reign of Henry III and Henry IV, as well as contemporary English events such as the Overbury scandal. The book has a royalist, anti-aristocratic tendency and is told from the angle of a king …
“The Mirror of Her Dreams” by Stephen R. Donaldson is a fascinating allegory that has captured the imagination of readers for decades. The novel is set in a world where mirrors are magical and hold the deadliest of magics. The story follows the adventures of Terisa Morgan, a young woman who discovers that she has …
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is a historical novel that has garnered critical acclaim and numerous literary awards. The novel is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Thomas Cromwell, a statesman and advisor to King Henry VIII. While the novel is a work of historical fiction, it also contains elements …
Wittgenstein’s Mistress by David Markson is a highly stylized, experimental novel that has been described as a masterpiece of modern literature. The novel is mainly a series of statements made in the first person, with the protagonist being a woman named Kate who believes herself to be the last human on earth. The novel is …