Discover the timeless tale of 'The Pilgrim's Progress,' a profound allegorical journey written by John Bunyan that has captured hearts for centuries. This Penguin Classics edition, featuring an insightful introduction and notes by esteemed editor Roger Pooley, offers a deep dive into Bunyan's life and the theological context of his work. The story unfolds as Christian, a relatable everyman, embarks on a quest from the City of Destruction, facing formidable challenges like Apollyon and the Giant Despair along the way to the Celestial City. With themes of faith, redemption, and perseverance, this classic literature remains a cornerstone of Christian reading. Explore the journey alongside Christiana, Christian's wife, as she navigates the same treacherous landscapes with the guidance of Great-Heart. This edition not only brings the powerful narrative to life but also includes historical illustrations, a chronology, and a comprehensive index, making it an invaluable resource for both casual readers and scholars alike. The Pilgrim's Progress is not just a book; it's a spiritual journey that resonates with readers looking to explore the depths of faith and the human experience. Perfect for both personal reflection and academic study, order your copy today and dive into this transformative literary experience. Fast and reliable delivery ensures that your journey into Bunyan's world begins without delay. Get your BRAND NEW edition now and experience the enduring power of this spiritual classic.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439716
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400


Description:
In John Bunyan's hands, a pious tract is transformed into a work of imaginative literature, The Pilgrim's Progress, whose influence - both on work that followed and on the English consciousness as a whole - has been immeasurable. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Roger Pooley.
John Bunyan began The Pilgrim's Progress while he was in prison for conducting unauthorised Baptist religious services outside of the Church of England. In this classic allegory, devout everyman Christian abandons his family and the City of Destruction and sets off to find salvation. His path is straight but not easy, and he is beset by trials, including the terrible violence of the destructive Apollyon and the Giant Despair, as he pursues his pilgrimage through the Slough of Despond, the Delectable Mountains and Vanity Fair towards the Celestial City. In the second part of the narrative his wife, Christiana, is escorted by Great-Heart through the same difficult terrain. Written with the urgency of a persecuted faith and a fiery imagination, The Pilgrim's Progress is a spiritual as well as a literary classic.
In his introduction, Roger Pooley discusses Bunyan's life and theology, as well as the text's biblical and historical backdrop, its success and critical history. This edition also includes further reading, notes and accompanying seventeenth-century illustrations, a chronology, suggested further reading, notes and an index.
John Bunyan (1628-88) was born in Elstow, a village near Bedford. Soon after the Restoration he was arrested for unlicensed preaching and, because he refused to stop, rem