“The Selfish Giant” is a beloved children’s fairy tale written by Oscar Wilde. The story follows a giant who has a beautiful garden but is too selfish to share it with anyone. The story is an allegory that teaches children about the importance of kindness and generosity. The story is set in a lush garden …
Types of Allegories
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey is a classic novel that has been studied and analyzed by many readers and scholars. The novel was published in 1962 and tells the story of Randle McMurphy, a rebellious patient who arrives at a psychiatric facility where the strict Nurse Ratched controls the male patients. …
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl is a book that has touched the hearts of millions of readers around the world. The book is an allegory that explains the importance of finding meaning in one’s life, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The book is based on the author’s own experiences as a …
Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel that was published in 1852 and is regarded as one of the most influential works of fiction in American history. The book is an allegory that tells the story of a slave named Uncle Tom and his journey through life in the antebellum South. The …
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes is a science fiction novel that tells the story of Charlie Gordon, a man with an intellectual disability who undergoes an experimental procedure to increase his intelligence. The novel explores themes of intelligence, humanity, and the ethical implications of scientific advancement. One of the most interesting aspects of Flowers …
“The Last Battle” is the final book in the series “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis. It is a powerful allegory that explores themes of faith, redemption, and the end of the world. The story takes place in the magical land of Narnia, where a group of animals and humans must confront the end …
“The Bell Jar” is a novel written by Sylvia Plath that was first published in 1963. The novel is a semi-autobiographical work that explores the struggles of a young woman named Esther Greenwood as she navigates her way through life. Plath’s work has been widely studied and analyzed, with many scholars interpreting the novel as …
Kate DiCamillo’s “The Tale of Despereaux” is a beloved children’s book that has captured the hearts of readers young and old. The story follows the adventures of Despereaux, a brave and tiny mouse who becomes the biggest of heroes in the fictional Kingdom of Dor. While the book is primarily aimed at children, it also …
“Of Mice and Men” is a novella written by John Steinbeck that was published in 1937. The story is set during the Great Depression and follows two displaced migrant ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they navigate the harsh realities of life in California. The novella is widely regarded as a masterpiece of …
The Old Curiosity Shop is a novel by Charles Dickens that was published in 1841. The novel follows the story of Nell Trent, a young girl who lives with her grandfather in an antique shop. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of the characters who frequent the shop. The novel …