The Vitality of Allegory: Figural Narrative in Modern and Contemporary Fiction

by Gary Johnson

In The Vitality of Allegory Gary Johnson argues that the rumors of allegory's death have been greatly exaggerated. Surveying the broad landscape of modern and contemporary narrative fiction, including works from Europe, Africa, and North America, Johnson demonstrates that, although wholly allegorical narratives have become relatively rare, allegory itself remains a vibrant presence in the ongoing life of the novel, a presence that can manifest...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081425649X
• ISBN13: 9780814256497
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Ohio State University Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"