“Schindler’s List” is a critically acclaimed American epic historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993. The film is based on the novel “Schindler’s Ark” by Thomas Keneally, which tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand Jewish refugees from the Holocaust by employing …
Types of Allegories
Nikolai Gogol’s “The Overcoat” is a short story that has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of Russian literature. The story follows the life of Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin, a low-ranking government clerk who is obsessed with his threadbare overcoat. Gogol uses the overcoat as an allegory to explore themes of social class, identity, and the …
Candide is a satirical novel written by the French Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire. It was first published in 1759 and is considered one of the most important works of the Enlightenment period. The novel is a critique of the optimistic philosophies of the time, which believed that this world was the best of all …
Dave Eggers’ “The Circle” is a dystopian novel that explores the dangers of a society that is too connected and too transparent. The story follows Mae Holland, a young woman who joins The Circle, a powerful and innovative tech company. As Mae climbs the ranks of the company, she becomes increasingly involved in its mission …
“The Space Merchants” is a science fiction novel written by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth in 1952. The novel was originally published as a serial titled “Gravy Planet” in the Galaxy Science Fiction magazine before being compiled into a single volume in 1953. The book is set in a future where corporations have taken over …
“The Dispossessed” is a science fiction novel by Ursula K. Le Guin that explores themes of anarchism, capitalism, and societal structures. The novel is set in a fantasy world with two planets, Anarres and Urras. Anarres is a barren world where anarchists live, while Urras is a wealthy planet with a capitalist society. The novel …
Neuromancer by William Gibson is a classic science fiction novel that has captivated readers since its publication in 1984. The novel is set in a dystopian future where technology has advanced to the point that it has become a part of everyday life. The story follows the journey of a washed-up hacker named Case, who …
Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” is a hauntingly beautiful novel that explores the depths of human emotion in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows a father and son as they journey through a desolate landscape, struggling to survive against all odds. At its core, “The Road” is an allegory that delves into the themes of hope, …
“The Man Who Was Thursday” is a novel published in 1908 by G.K. Chesterton. This novel is known for its complex allegorical themes and has been widely studied and interpreted by literary scholars. The novel follows the story of Gabriel Syme, who is recruited by Scotland Yard to join a secret anti-anarchist police corps. Chesterton’s …
“The Ascent of F6” is a play written by W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood, first published in 1936. The play centers around the character of Michael Ransom, a scholar and man of action, who leads an expedition up F6, a mountain peak on the border between Britain and a fictitious nation of Ostnia. The play …