The classic The Pilgrim's Progress written by John Bunyan has influenced thought and narrative in English-language civilization for several centuries. The Guardian listed The Pilgrim's Progress the number two novel of all time, and the number one novel in the English language.
The Pilgrim's Progress is among the books claimed to be the first novel written in the English language. The debate on what constitute a novel goes on.
A new edition The Pilgrim's Progress: The English classic first published in 1678 has been released including 64 illustrations from the many earlier editions to add even more life to the pages, although Bunyan's writing can stand on it own two feet.
Bunyan was a repairman turned preacher in 17th Century England, and his connection to his own belief in God drew large crowds to hear him. Sadly, Bunyan was imprisoned for many years due to the crackdown against particular strains of Christianity in 17th Century England. The story was written while Bunyan was in prison.
The Pilgrim's Progress covers different characteristics of the human personality - each personified in a stark caricature such as Ignorance, Goodwill and Timorous. The story brings out in relief folly, frailty and qualities to strive for.
Adults and children can enjoy and benefit from the book. It is the kind of book which speaks to aspects of your own experience, and so each time you read The Pilgrim's Progress you can learn something new, because the background experience you brings to the reading is greater each time. Certainly a book worth having at home to read cover-to-cover, and to revisit, and read snippets of to yourself or your children on a regular basis.
Children from 10 years old and upward can read the book unassisted, and you can be sure that they will benefit from the time spent reading it.
The Pilgrim's Progress is among the books claimed to be the first novel written in the English language. The debate on what constitute a novel goes on.
A new edition The Pilgrim's Progress: The English classic first published in 1678 has been released including 64 illustrations from the many earlier editions to add even more life to the pages, although Bunyan's writing can stand on it own two feet.
Bunyan was a repairman turned preacher in 17th Century England, and his connection to his own belief in God drew large crowds to hear him. Sadly, Bunyan was imprisoned for many years due to the crackdown against particular strains of Christianity in 17th Century England. The story was written while Bunyan was in prison.
The Pilgrim's Progress covers different characteristics of the human personality - each personified in a stark caricature such as Ignorance, Goodwill and Timorous. The story brings out in relief folly, frailty and qualities to strive for.
Adults and children can enjoy and benefit from the book. It is the kind of book which speaks to aspects of your own experience, and so each time you read The Pilgrim's Progress you can learn something new, because the background experience you brings to the reading is greater each time. Certainly a book worth having at home to read cover-to-cover, and to revisit, and read snippets of to yourself or your children on a regular basis.
Children from 10 years old and upward can read the book unassisted, and you can be sure that they will benefit from the time spent reading it.
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