I'm looking for books that follow this:
1.) A story about going against society's beliefs, and it working for the better good. (Example: The book Anthem).
2.) Learning they have a purpose, and how it effects everyone. (The Giver MIGHT fit this).
3.) A book that is full of metaphorical things about society and life and what should be looked at and changed. (The book Geoffery Chaucer wrote, with the Pardoner's Tale in it would fit fine with that, and Gulliver's Travels as well).
4.) Thought provoking (all of these are swell examples).
Any books I haven't named that would fit these examples and qualifications that I would enjoy? (try to name about 2 at least please). Thanks!
2007-12-09 09:16:41 · 1 answers · asked by Confessions 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"This Perfect Day" by Ira Levin fits your first category. So does "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain.
In your third category, I think you mean "allegorical," not "metaphorical." George Orwell's "Animal Farm" might be the sort of thing you're looking for.
"Geek Love" by Katherine Dunn is certainly though provoking. Also "Reservation Blues" by Sherman Alexie.
2007-12-09 09:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by classmate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋