The Shipping News by Annie Proulx is a novel that tells the story of Quoyle, a newspaper reporter who moves to Newfoundland with his daughters after the death of his unfaithful wife. Throughout the novel, Proulx uses various literary devices such as symbolism and allegory to convey deeper meanings and themes. One of the most …
Types of Allegories
“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 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 …
“The Garden of Evening Mists” is a novel by Tan Twan Eng that explores complex themes of memory, trauma, and healing. Set in post-World War II Malaysia, the story follows protagonist Teoh Yun Ling, a former prisoner of war who seeks to create a garden in memory of her sister who died during their internment. …
“The Overstory” by Richard Powers is a novel that explores the relationship between humans and nature. Through a series of interconnected stories, Powers weaves a tale of how the lives of nine different characters are impacted by trees and the natural world. The book has been praised for its beautiful prose and its ability to …
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a historical fiction novel set in France during World War II. The novel tells the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who are both trying to survive the war in their own way. The Nightingale is a powerful story of love, loss, and bravery that explores the human …
“The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey is a novel that tells the story of an older couple living in the Alaskan wilderness, who are struggling with the pain of not being able to have children. One winter’s day, they build a child out of snow, and the next day, the snow child is gone, but …
“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 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 …
“Riddley Walker” is a science fiction novel by Russell Hoban. The book has won numerous awards, including the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1981. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic society where the characters speak a phonetic, idiosyncratic version of English. The story follows the protagonist, Riddley Walker, as he sets out to …