Allegory
What is Allegory?
Allegory is a literary device in which characters, settings, and events are symbolic of something else outside the story (ie there is a second meaning beneath the surface one). Allegory can be used in fiction, poetry and art and conveys its hidden message through symbolic figures, actions, imagery, and/or events.
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His Dark Materials Philip Pullman
The Chronicles of Narnia CS Lewis The Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien Watership Down Richard Adams Animal Farm George Orwell Redwall series Brian Jacques The Phantom Tollbooth Norton Juster The Song of Albion Stephen R. Lawhead Lord of the Flies Willimam Golding The Alchemist Paulo Coelho The Fairie Queen Edmund Spenser Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan |
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Here are some examples of the allegory in the story..
1. C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia
A classic high fantasy series with much adventure to offer. But, it can also be read allegorically and incorporates Christian imagery.
2. Richard Adams, Watership Down
On one level a classic tale of adventure, with anthropomorphized rabbit characters. On another level, it is an epic struggle between tyranny and freedom.
3. George Orwell, Animal Farm
A satire of socialism and communism told through a group of farm animals who revolt.
4. Brian Jacques, Redwall
A massive series about medieval rodents. Martin the Warrior is a recurring figure in the series, even though it spans generations. Martin can be seen as a mouse Christ figure.
5. George MacDonald, At the Back of the North Wind
This is a children's book about a boy who travels with the North Wind. But, it is also brings out many philosophical and spiritual questions.
6. Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
Another story about anthropomorphized animals. This is an affectionate tale about adventure, friendship, and realization.
7. Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Santiago is a shepherd boy who embarks on a physical and spiritual journey. It is a story about innocence and wonder and finding meaning in life.
8. Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth
A children's book about a boy who is really bored and finds himself playing with a magic tollbooth where he discovers that learning is fun.
9. Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene
A collection of tales about a magical land full of knights and monsters and beautiful maidens. The tales are an allegory about virtures and also include some political allegory.
http://bestfantasybooks.com/allegorical-fantasy.html
1. C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia
A classic high fantasy series with much adventure to offer. But, it can also be read allegorically and incorporates Christian imagery.
2. Richard Adams, Watership Down
On one level a classic tale of adventure, with anthropomorphized rabbit characters. On another level, it is an epic struggle between tyranny and freedom.
3. George Orwell, Animal Farm
A satire of socialism and communism told through a group of farm animals who revolt.
4. Brian Jacques, Redwall
A massive series about medieval rodents. Martin the Warrior is a recurring figure in the series, even though it spans generations. Martin can be seen as a mouse Christ figure.
5. George MacDonald, At the Back of the North Wind
This is a children's book about a boy who travels with the North Wind. But, it is also brings out many philosophical and spiritual questions.
6. Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
Another story about anthropomorphized animals. This is an affectionate tale about adventure, friendship, and realization.
7. Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Santiago is a shepherd boy who embarks on a physical and spiritual journey. It is a story about innocence and wonder and finding meaning in life.
8. Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth
A children's book about a boy who is really bored and finds himself playing with a magic tollbooth where he discovers that learning is fun.
9. Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene
A collection of tales about a magical land full of knights and monsters and beautiful maidens. The tales are an allegory about virtures and also include some political allegory.
http://bestfantasybooks.com/allegorical-fantasy.html
