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The Pilgrim's Progress
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The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) (edit title/settings)

by John Bunyan (Author) (edit contributors)

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Here is John Bunyan's timeless classic, an allegory of man's walk with God. Join Christian and his companions on their journey to the Celestial City, as they pass through many experiences common to us all and travel in triumph with the King.

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As told through a sequence of dreams by the narrator, Christian leaves his family and embarks on a great adventure in search of the Celestial City. On his travels, Christian meets various characters, with almost every character name enlisting some attribute of man (Obstinate, Pliable,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

As told through a sequence of dreams by the narrator, Christian leaves his family and embarks on a great adventure in search of the Celestial City. On his travels, Christian meets various characters, with almost every character name enlisting some attribute of man (Obstinate, Pliable, Evangelist, Worldly Wiseman, Shame, Ready-to-halt, Mr. Feeble-Mind, Mr. Great-heart, Mr. Valiant, etc.). Places take on the character of their names as well (Slough of Despond, Valley of Humiliation, Doubting Castle, etc.). Numerous citation references are made to bible passages. Out of loneliness for Christian, his wife Christiana and their four children (sometimes four sons, sometimes four daughters) trace his journey several years later in Part II. The family never meets Christian again (except perhaps in Bliss, where it is wondered whether they will recognize one another).

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AS I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and, as I slept, I dreamed a dream.

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This is book 48 of 96 in Wikipedia's 100 most influential books ever written. (authoritative list)
This book is in LMU Anglistik Syllabus. (authoritative list)
This is book 991 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)

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  1. John Bunyan (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Nathaniel Ponder
Country: England
Publication Date: 1678
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 191

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Reading Level: Adults

Although some children may be able to read this without trouble, it is intended for adults.

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