The Pilgrim's Progress, In Two Parts

The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic Christian allegory written by John Bunyan in the 17th century. Divided into two parts, the book follows the journey of the protagonist, Christian, as he leaves his hometown, the City of Destruction, and travels towards the Celestial City, representing heaven. Along the way, Christian encounters various obstacles and temptations, including the Slough of Despond, the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and the Doubting Castle. Part one of the book was published in 1678, and part two was added in 1684. The book became an instant success and has since been translated into over 200 languages. This edition of The Pilgrim's Progress, published in 1881, includes a life of the author, John Bunyan, and bibliographical notes. The life of the author provides insight into Bunyan's background, including his imprisonment for his religious beliefs, and his eventual release and continued writing. The bibliographical notes offer additional information about the book's publication history and its impact on literature and Christianity. Overall, The Pilgrim's Progress is a timeless classic that has inspired and comforted countless readers over the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian literature or allegory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.