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book review: A Pilgrim's Progress

A Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan may be a classic read by dozens of generations of protestant Christians, but it is not a subtle or clever read for a person of the modern age who does not take the Bible literally.

I decided to stop reading it because I can see where it is headed. If I were interested in the medieval morality plays this might be something to delve into, as it is clearly based on the grand tradition of storytelling by travelling troupes of actors.

So this one also is going into the give-away pile. It feels good to move on. Now I can concentrate on the other books in my reading pile...
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Robin said…
At this point in history, it's hard to imagine anyone enjoying Pilgrim's Progress. To me, it seems like something you read merely because it signifies a point in the progression of the English novel. I'm sure you read enough of it to "get it." Our contemporary allegories and "morality plays" are more subtle, but they do still abound. Perhaps that is a more interesting way to think about the book. (Can you tell that I did a PhD in English and had to read countless books as "fascinating" as this one? As the world turns....)
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