Books matching: allegorical journey
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Save:Wendy Walker's 'The Secret Service' is a captivating novel set in the 19th century, revolving around the British Secret Service's mission to thwart a plot to overthrow the King of England. The story follows three agents who can assume different forms like goblets, roses, and sculptures to infiltrate the enemy's strongholds. As the plot unfolds, the novel delves into themes of espionage, shape-shifting, and intrigue, creating a world filled with secret passages, garden mazes, and unexpected discoveries. The narrative intricately weaves together elements of gothic fiction, spy thriller, and adventure, presenting a unique blend that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
Walker's writing style in 'The Secret Service' is praised for its elegance and quality, enhancing the story about the boundaries between the human and non-human realms. The novel's rich prose not only immerses readers in a world of mystery and suspense but also explores profound themes of transformation and consciousness. With a meticulous attention to detail and a modern sensibility reminiscent of 19th-century literature, Walker crafts a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making 'The Secret Service' a standout work of fiction.
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Save:A true pillar of world literature - complex, imaginative, and rewarding. Worth the effort, especially if paired with a good translation and notes. Inferno dazzles, Purgatorio and Paradiso challenge and complete the journey. Essential for classics fans - just be ready to look up a lot along the way!
For each canto in these notes, the reader will find broadly factual information and cross-references to texts cited by Dante that are worth reading alongside Dante’s own. The asterisks in the poem tex... - #3
Save:A heady, personal allegory that's insightful and rewarding for seasoned Lewis fans and deep thinkers, but may be off-putting for casual readers or those not up for some intellectual heavy lifting.
I DREAMED OF A BOY who was born in the land of Puritania and his name was John. And I dreamed that when John was able to walk he ran out of his parents’ garden on a fine morning on to the road. And on... - #4
Save:A classic Victorian fantasy that digs deeper into moral allegory; less whimsical than its predecessor, but rewarding for those who like thoughtful, older children's literature with spiritual and philosophical undercurrents.
Project Gutenberg's The Princess and the Curdie, by George MacDonald This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away o...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Princess Irene and Curdie ) - #5
Save:'The Golden Key' by George MacDonald is a Victorian-era fantasy story rich with imagination and mystical elements that may have allegorical meanings. The plot follows the journey of Mossy and Tangle as they search for a golden key at the end of a rainbow, leading them to the land from whence the shadows fall. The story is described as bewilderly creative, almost stream of consciousness, with vivid and queer imagery that draws readers into a fairy world filled with powerful magic and unexpected twists.
The writing style of 'The Golden Key' is gentle, subtle, and contemplative, guiding readers into contemplation and quiet awareness of spiritual realities. The book is praised for its multilayered storytelling that appeals to both middle-grade children and adults, with Ruth Sanderson's illustrations enhancing the narrative and transporting readers to Fairy Land along with the characters. Overall, the book is described as enchanting, thought-provoking, and worth reading for its beautiful prose and imaginative storytelling.
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Save:A short, captivating, and utterly unique climb - "Mount Analogue" is an unfinished masterpiece for curious minds with a taste for the mysterious and metaphysical. If you don’t mind an abrupt ending for the sake of the journey, this book is a must-experience.
Something new in the author’s life—Symbolic mountains—A serious reader —Mountaineering in the Passage des Patriarches—Father Sogol—An internal park and an external brain—The art of getting acquainted—... - #7
Save:"Justine" is a disturbing but thought-provoking classic that’s not for the faint of heart. Approach with caution, but if you’re curious about literary history and dark philosophy, it’s essential (and unforgettable) reading.
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Save:'The Snail on the Slope' by Arkady & Boris Strugatsky is a complex and allegorical novel that delves into the realms of a vast environmental preserve and a phantasmagoric realm. The plot follows two narratives spliced together, one focusing on the adventures of the protagonist Peretz at the Forest Administration, and the other on the bizarre journey of Candide through a surreal and nonsensical world. The writing style is described as playful, allegorical, and experimental, with a loose but undeniable plot that serves as a critique of bureaucracy and human endeavors.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Noon Universe ) - #9
Save:In The House of Gentle Men by Kathy Hepinstall, the story revolves around a man who arrives at Mr. Olen's house with a dark past, unwilling to work with women and haunted by his actions during wartime. As he forms a bond with Charlotte, a woman he wronged, a tale of love, redemption, and forgiveness unfolds amidst themes of atonement and healing. Through descriptive writing and allegorical elements, Hepinstall weaves a narrative of strength, pain, and the complexities of human relationships set in a countryside full of dark secrets and turmoil.
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Save:A poetic, bite-sized tale full of magic and meaning - perfect if you’re in the mood for a quick, thought-provoking read or a taste of Saramago’s distinct voice.
