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A man leaves his home to find salvation in an allegory of the Christian journey
1678Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Christian lives in the City of Destruction and sets out for the Celestial City. On the way he meets characters such as Faithful and Hopeful, and places like Vanity Fair and the Slough of Despond. The book is written as an allegory.
Who will enjoy it
Readers interested in classic literature and Christian tradition.
What you will get
A major influence on English writing. The language is old-fashioned, so choose an annotated edition.
The Pilgrim's Progress Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Allegory · Faith · Journey
Length
336 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Christian and the people he meets on the way.
Setting
A dream landscape representing a spiritual path.
What makes it different
One of the most widely read English books of its age.
Feel
Earnest, symbolic and vivid.
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