Allegories of Modern Life

Gain a new perspective on the trials, joys, and richness of today's world. This study guide collection covers poems, short stories, novels, and plays that serve as parables and fables of modern life. Read on to explore keen insights and real-world connections to ancient tales in iconic stories such as Animal Farm by George Orwell and Lord of the Flies by William Golding — as well as in contemporary reads like Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis. We hope this collection helps you uncover the important moral lessons and hidden meanings within these literary works.