“The Napoleon of Notting Hill” is a novel written by G.K. Chesterton that was first published in 1904. The book is set in a future London in 1984, where the government is impersonal and the class system and attitudes of the time remain unchanged. The novel is a work of fiction, but it contains many …
Types of Allegories
“Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a young girl named Chiyo, who is sold into slavery and trained to become a geisha. The novel is set in Japan during the 1920s and 1930s, a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The …
“The Man Who Fell to Earth” by Walter Tevis is a science fiction novel that explores the themes of loneliness, isolation, and the human condition. The novel tells the story of Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien who comes to Earth on a mission to save his people from their dying planet. As he struggles to …
“The English Patient” by Michael Ondaatje is a novel that has captivated readers since its publication in 1992. The book is set during World War II and follows the journey of four individuals brought together in an Italian villa. The novel is known for its intricate narrative structure and its exploration of themes such as …
“The Red and the Black” is a novel written by Stendhal, first published in 1830. The novel is set in France and tells the story of a young man named Julien Sorel, who is determined to rise above his humble origins and make a name for himself in Parisian society. The novel is widely regarded …
“The Master” by Colm Tóibín is a novel that tells the story of American novelist Henry James during the years 1895-1899. The novel is a fictionalized account of the life of writer Henry James and is beautifully written. Tóibín captures the extraordinary mind and heart of a great writer and explores themes such as society, …
“The City & The City” by China Miéville is a novel that combines elements of weird fiction with a police procedural. The book follows Inspector Tyador Borlú as he investigates a murder that takes place in two cities that exist side by side, but whose citizens are forbidden to acknowledge each other. The novel has …
“The Immoralist” by André Gide is a classic novel that was first published in 1902. It tells the story of Michel, a man who has spent his early adulthood as a scholar of ancient Greek and Roman cultures. The novel is a psychological exploration of Michel’s repressed desires and the deep rift that exists between …
“The Wasp Factory” by Iain Banks is a disturbing and thought-provoking novel that explores the dark and twisted mind of its protagonist, Frank Cauldhame. The novel was first published in 1984 and quickly became a cult classic for fans of fiction, horror, and thriller genres. The story is set in a remote Scottish village and …
“The Buried Giant” is a novel written by Kazuo Ishiguro, published in March 2015. It is a fantasy novel set in a fictional post-Arthurian England where no one can retain long-term memories. The novel follows the journey of an elderly couple, Axl and Beatrice, who decide to travel to a neighboring village to find their …