“The Green Knight” by Iris Murdoch is a novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the blurred lines between good and evil. The story is centered around the lives of Louise Anderson and her daughters Aleph, Sefton, and Moy, whose lives become intertwined with a mystical character known as the Green Knight. The …
Types of Allegories
“The Drowned World” is a science fiction novel by J.G. Ballard, published in 1962. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the novel explores the consequences of global warming and the effects of climate change on the environment and human society. The story takes place in a flooded London, where a team of scientists is studying the …
“The Double” is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the theme of duality and the human psyche. The story revolves around Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, a low-level bureaucrat living in St. Petersburg, who begins to see his exact double everywhere he goes. As the story progresses, Golyadkin’s double takes over his life, leading to …
“The Devil’s Dictionary” by Ambrose Bierce is a literary work that has stood the test of time. This satirical dictionary was first published in 1906, and has since been reprinted many times. “The Devil’s Dictionary” is a collection of humorous and satirical definitions of common words, and is a classic example of Bierce’s wit and …
“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 Tenant of Wildfell Hall” is a novel written by Anne Brontë, the youngest of the Brontë sisters, and was published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell. The novel is widely regarded as a classic of Victorian literature and is often seen as a feminist work due to its strong female protagonist and themes …
“Earth Abides” is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by George R. Stewart, first published in 1949. The novel tells the story of the fall of civilization from a deadly disease and the emergence of a new culture with simpler tools. The story is set in the 1940s in Berkeley, California, and is told by Isherwood …
“The Painted Veil” by W. Somerset Maugham is a classic novel that explores the complexities of human relationships. Set in the 1920s, the story follows Kitty Garstin, a young woman who marries Walter Fane, a bacteriologist, to escape her family’s financial troubles. However, their marriage is far from perfect, and Kitty soon finds herself bored …
“The Hearing Trumpet” by Leonora Carrington is a surrealist novel that has gained a cult following since its publication in 1974. The novel follows the story of a 92-year-old woman named Marian Leatherby, who is gifted a hearing trumpet and sent to a peculiar old-age home by her family. The novel is known for its …
“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, …