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The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come

by John Bunyan

First published
1678
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come" by John Bunyan is a Christian allegory written in 1678. The story follows Christian, an everyman burdened by sin, as he abandons his home and family to journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City atop Mount Zion. Along the way, he encounters treacherous swamps, false guides, and spiritual tests. This dream narrative explores themes of faith, deliverance, and the perils facing those who seek salvation through the narrow path to Heaven.

  • Christian fiction
  • Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #131. The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come on Wikipedia.

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