apr 1, 1678 - 'The Pilgrims Progress', John Bunyan

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A religious allegory, reminiscent of the medieval dream allegories but depicting ordinary people involed in situations which have moral value. Spiritual pilgrimage of the hero to find Grace & Salvation. Progress from the city of Destruction (corruption and sin) to the celestial city (salvation). Landmarks and obstacles are given symbolic names (the valley of humiliation...) each conveying a moral lesson. Meets other pilgrims with symbolic names (hypocrisy...). Very popular book, simplicity of language

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