| Author |
Bunyan, John, 1628-1688 |
| Author |
Aikin, Lucy, 1781-1864 |
| Title |
The Pilgrim's Progress in Words of One Syllable
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Bruce W. Miller, and David Widger
|
| Summary |
"The Pilgrim's Progress in Words of One Syllable" by Mary Godolphin is a simplified adaptation of John Bunyan's classic allegorical tale originally written in the 17th century. This version is designed for adult beginners as well as children, allowing a wide readership to engage with the themes of faith, redemption, and spiritual journeying in accessible language. The book follows the main character, Christian, as he undertakes a perilous pilgrimage from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, facing various challenges and companions along the way. The opening of this adaptation introduces Christian as a man distressed by a heavy burden of sin. He encounters Evangelist, who guides him toward the Wicket Gate, the entry point to salvation. Despite obstacles such as the Slough of Despond and the taunts of friends wishing him to return, Christian is determined to pursue his quest for deliverance. Companions like Pliable briefly join him but ultimately falter, reflecting the trials and tribulations faced by those seeking a righteous path. The narrative emphasizes the importance of steadfastness in faith amid doubt and fear, setting the tone for Christian's transformative journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
|
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
|
| Subject |
Christian fiction
|
| Subject |
Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7088 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
