The Pilgrim's Progress - From This World To That Which Is To Come
By John Bunyan
Published by George Routledge And Sons Limited: London c1890 (undated)
"The Pilgrim's Progress: From This World to That Which Is to Come by John Bunyan, here issued by George Routledge and Sons Limited, London (circa 1890, undated), is one of the most enduring and influential works of English religious literature. First published in 1678, the book presents a powerful allegory of the Christian journey, following the protagonist "Christian" as he travels from the City of Destruction toward the Celestial City. Along the way, Bunyan weaves a richly symbolic narrative populated by memorable figures and moral trials, each representing the spiritual struggles and temptations encountered in the pursuit of salvation.
This Routledge edition continues the Victorian tradition of presenting Bunyan's work in an accessible and attractively produced format, often intended for family reading and moral instruction. The inclusion of a memoir of Bunyan adds valuable biographical context, illuminating the author's life, his religious convictions, and the circumstances under which this remarkable allegory was conceived. The text itself retains its timeless clarity and narrative strength, balancing theological depth with a storytelling simplicity that has allowed it to resonate across generations.
As a classic of devotional and allegorical literature, The Pilgrim's Progress occupies a central place in the history of English prose, second only to the Bible in its historical readership. This late nineteenth-century Routledge edition, with its decorative binding and period presentation, offers both literary significance and visual appeal, making it highly desirable to collectors of Victorian books, students of religious history, and readers interested in the enduring tradition of moral and spiritual allegory."
Light wear to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. 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.
