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The Pilgrim’s Progress, published in 1678 by John Bunyan, is a Christian allegory that follows the journey of its protagonist, Christian, from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City
. Along the way, Christian encounters various challenges, temptations, and allies, illustrating what Bunyan believes to be the struggles and triumphs of the Christian life. Bunyan began writing The Pilgrim’s Progress while imprisoned for his nonconformist religious beliefs, and the book’s themes of spiritual salvation and the challenges faced by believers reflect his own experiences.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Christian, and explanations of important quotes from The Pilgrim’s Progress.