The Devil’s Highway is a nonfiction book by Luis Alberto Urrea that tells the story of a group of illegal immigrants who became lost in the Yuma desert after their smuggler led them astray. The book is a harrowing account of the struggles that migrants face when attempting to cross the US-Mexico border. One of …
Types of Allegories
Bertolt Brecht’s “Mother Courage and Her Children” is a powerful play that explores the horrors of war and the human condition. The play is set during the Thirty Years’ War and follows the story of Mother Courage, a resourceful and enterprising woman who travels with the Swedish army, selling food, liquor, and supplies to soldiers. …
“The Happy Prince” is a short story written by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a prince who, despite his luxurious life, is not truly happy. The story is an allegory that teaches readers about the importance of selflessness and compassion. The prince, who is a statue, sacrifices his own beauty and wealth to …
Sophie’s World is a philosophical novel written by Jostein Gaarder. The book was first published in 1991 and has since become a popular read for both philosophy enthusiasts and general readers alike. The novel follows the story of a young girl named Sophie Amundsen, who begins to receive mysterious letters that introduce her to the …
The Age of Reason is a philosophical work by Thomas Paine, published in three parts between 1794 and 1807. The book is a defense of Deism, a religious philosophy that emphasizes reason and natural law, and a critique of organized religion. Paine argues that reason, rather than revelation, is the best guide to understanding God …
Blindness is a novel by Portuguese author José Saramago, published in 1995. The book tells the story of an epidemic of blindness that sweeps through an unnamed city, leaving its victims in a state of complete darkness. The novel is an allegory for the human condition, exploring themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for …
The Hollow Men is a poem written by T.S. Eliot in 1925. It is considered one of his most famous works and is an allegory that explores the spiritual emptiness and disillusionment of the post-World War I generation. The poem is known for its haunting imagery, vivid symbolism, and complex themes. The poem is divided …
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is a novel written by Thornton Wilder, first published in 1927. The novel tells the story of a group of people who die when a bridge collapses in Lima, Peru, in 1714. The book explores the idea of fate and the interconnectedness of life, as the lives of the …
Moby Dick, written by Herman Melville, is a novel that has been widely recognized as a masterpiece of American literature. The story is about the journey of a whaling ship called the Pequod, captained by Ahab, who is obsessed with hunting down a giant white sperm whale named Moby Dick. However, the novel is not …
“The Little Prince” is a classic novella written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 1943. The book has been translated into over 300 languages, making it one of the most translated books in history. It is a story about a young prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various characters and learning life lessons along …