John Bunyan - The Immortal Dreamer.
By J.J. Ellis
Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd: London 1949
"John Bunyan: The Immortal Dreamer by J. J. Ellis is a biographical study of the life, faith, and enduring influence of the 17th-century English writer and preacher best known for The Pilgrim's Progress. First published in 1923 and reprinted several times thereafter, the work traces Bunyan's journey from his humble beginnings in Bedfordshire through personal hardship, spiritual awakening, military service, and repeated imprisonment for nonconformist preaching. Ellis presents Bunyan as a man shaped by trial and conviction, emphasising how suffering, faith, and perseverance informed both his character and his writings.
Written in a clear, reverent narrative style, the book blends historical detail with moral reflection, illustrating Bunyan's growth as a thinker and spiritual leader whose imaginative vision resonated far beyond his own lifetime. Illustrated with a photographic frontispiece and period drawings, it forms part of the Memoirs of Mighty Men and Women series and is intended as an accessible, inspiring portrait rather than an academic critique. This volume would particularly appeal to readers interested in literary biography, religious history, and the life and legacy of one of England's most influential Christian writers."
Light wear to dustjacket as shown. No inscriptions but does carry a lovely old Christmas gift card as a bookmark. Pages are clean and well presented. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
