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Pilgrim Entering the Wicket Gate [1778] (Public Domain Image)

Pilgrim's Progress

by John Bunyan

[1678]

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Pilgrim's Progress is an allegory of a Christian's journey (here represented by a character called 'Christian') from the "City of Destruction" to the "Celestial City". Along the way he visits such locations as the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair, the Doubting Castle, and the Valley of the Shadow of Death.

Bunyan, the author, had very little formal education and a humble background. Nonetheless Pilgrim's Progress is considered one of the masterpieces of English literature, and is required reading for Christians who are on the spritual path in a world of temptations.

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Pilgrim's Progress: Apology
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section I.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section II.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section III.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section IV.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section V.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section VI.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section VII.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section VIII.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section IX.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part One, Section X.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section I.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section II.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section III.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section IV.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section V.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section VI.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section VII.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section VIII.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section IX.
Pilgrim's Progress: Part Two, Section X.