The Path to the Nest of Spiders is a novel by Italian writer Italo Calvino. The book was published in 1947 and tells the story of Pin, a cobbler’s apprentice, who lives in a town on the Ligurian coast during World War II. Pin lives with his sister, who is a prostitute, and often spends …
Examples of Allegories
The Book of Ebenezer Le Page by G.B. Edwards is a novel that tells the story of Ebenezer, a cantankerous and charming old man who has lived his entire life on the Channel Island of Guernsey. The book was published in 1981, and it has since become a classic of twentieth-century literature. The novel is …
Giorgio Bassani’s “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” is a historical novel that chronicles the relationships between the narrator and the children of the Finzi-Contini family from the rise of Benito Mussolini until the start of World War II. The novel is set in Ferrara, Italy, and follows the lives of the Finzi-Continis, an aristocratic Jewish …
Amitav Ghosh’s “The Glass Palace” is a historical novel that delves into themes of colonialism, war, and the search for identity. The novel spans generations and continents, weaving together the lives of diverse characters against the backdrop of historical events. Set in Burma, India, and Malaysia, the story follows the intertwining fates of individuals affected …
Margaret Cavendish’s “The Blazing World” is a unique piece of literature that combines elements of science fiction, allegory, and feminism. The novel tells the story of a young Lady who is kidnapped and taken to a parallel world known as the Blazing World. There, she becomes the Empress and is able to explore a society …
H.G. Wells’ short story, “The Country of the Blind,” is a captivating tale that explores the concept of sight and its impact on society. The story follows a mountaineer named Nunez who falls into a valley inhabited by a community of people who have been blind for generations. Nunez, who possesses the gift of sight, …
“The Sheep Look Up” by John Brunner is a science fiction novel that was first published in 1972. The novel is set in a dystopian future in the United States, where the environment has significantly deteriorated, and society is on the brink of collapse. The book is part of Brunner’s “Club of Rome Quartet,” a …
Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory is a novel that explores the themes of morality, redemption, and sacrifice. The novel is set in a Mexican state where the government has outlawed Catholicism, and the last remaining priest, known as the “whisky priest,” is on the run from the authorities. The novel follows the priest’s …
Stieg Larsson’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is a psychological thriller novel that has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. The novel was published posthumously in 2005, and it became an international bestseller. The book is the first of the Millennium series, which includes two more novels: “The Girl Who Played with …
“The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, & Longing in the Ancient World by Vicki León” is a fascinating book that explores the history of sex and love in the ancient world. The author, Vicki León, takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the customs, practices, and beliefs surrounding sex and love in ancient Greece, …