Years ago, I read "Call of the Wild" by Jack London. I remember enjoying the thrill of it. Of course, I didn't realize at the time that it was "allegorical". (I may have to reread it.)

Anyway, I've been reading London's stories from a collection (1200 pages worth!). I'm so impressed with his writing! I never realized how gifted he was. One story, "Martin Eden", was almost autobiographical.

London, had little formal education. He was self-taught. He loved to travel. He was a hobo (as depicted in "The Road", which inspired Jack Kerouak's "On the Road"), a traveler (London--"The People of the Abyss", Mexico, Alaska, and the South Seas). He loved (and wrote about) adventure.

He fought alcoholism (as in "John Barleycorn"). And he was a socialist of sorts ("The Iron Heel"). London was only 40 years old when he died, but he lived a full life.

If you like good writing (unlike the James Pattersons of today), try Jack London. It will get you thinking again.
Google him for more information (I haven't yet).