Literature Library author

John Bunyan

A concise guide to John Bunyan's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

John Bunyan (1628–1688) was a novelist whose body of work spans allegory. This writing is associated with Kingdom of England. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Pilgrim’s Progress and Pilgrim's Progress. Key themes include salvation and spiritual testing, sin, faith, and perseverance, and the individual conscience under authority.

Reading pathway

Begin with Pilgrim's Progress.

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