The Humans by Matt Haig is a novel that combines different genres, including science fiction, psychological fiction, bildungsroman, and fictional diary. The book was published by Simon & Schuster in 2013 and is Haig’s fifth novel. The Humans is structured as a scientific analysis of life on Earth, but it is also about the personal …
Examples of Allegories
“The Illustrated Man” is a collection of eighteen science fiction short stories by Ray Bradbury, published in 1951. The stories are linked together by the central motif of a mysterious man covered in living tattoos, who is introduced in the book’s prologue. The tattoos on the man’s body come alive and tell the stories of …
“The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman is a heart-wrenching novel that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the moral dilemmas that come with them. The story takes place in the town of Point Partageuse, Australia, during the 1920s, where a lighthouse keeper and his wife find a lifeboat containing a live baby and …
“The Tiger’s Wife” by Téa Obreht is a novel that takes place in an unnamed Balkan country and tells the story of Natalia, a young medical student who is on a journey to understand her grandfather’s mysterious death. The novel is known for its use of allegory, which is a literary device that uses symbols …
“The Master of Ballantrae” is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1889. The story is set in 18th-century Scotland and America and explores the complex relationship between two brothers, James Durie (the Master of Ballantrae) and Henry Durie. The novel is known for its moral ambiguity and explores themes of …
“The Water-Babies” is a classic children’s novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1863. The novel tells the story of a young chimney sweep named Tom who falls into a river and is transformed into a water-baby. The book is often regarded as a moral fable and a response to the theory of evolution, as Kingsley …
“The Once and Future King” is a classic novel written by T.H. White that has been beloved by readers for decades. The book is a retelling of the Arthurian legend, which follows the life of King Arthur from his childhood to his death. However, what sets this book apart is that it is not just …
Joseph Conrad’s novel “The Secret Agent” is a complex work of fiction that has been widely studied and analyzed since its publication in 1907. The novel is set in London at the end of the 19th century and explores themes of terrorism, espionage, and political corruption. Conrad’s use of allegory in the novel has been …
Sandra Cisneros’ “The House on Mango Street” is a coming-of-age novel that has become a classic in American literature. The novel consists of a series of vignettes that tell the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young girl growing up in a Latino neighborhood in Chicago. Through Esperanza’s eyes, readers are exposed to the harsh realities …
“The Heart of the Matter” is a novel written by Graham Greene and published in 1948. The book is set in West Africa during World War II and follows the story of Henry Scobie, a police officer who faces a moral crisis that tests his faith and his sense of duty. Through Scobie’s experiences, the …