I read Pilgrims Progress about a year ago, just a paperback copy. I'm not religious, but I was prepared for what I was getting into and thought it was a great read. I'm glad to have read it to get references made by others. After reading the 2nd half I don't feel the need to read it again, kind of feel like I already read it twice, but rereading is almost always worthwhile.
Intriguing, you really sold it, another to add to the tbr! I’ve never come across it before, might see if the library has it… ps you’re really teasing us with those stunning book spines behind you! 😄
The lovely thing about the internet is that one can find not only reviews, but summaries and excellent critique of classic books. I have Pilgrim's Progress as part of my HC 5-ft bookshelf and look forward to reading it.
I've become more interested in Pilgrim's Progress because I'm listening to Alan Moore's very long novel "Jerusalem" that has many references to it (Blake pops up too). Moore of course started out as a comic book writer.
A great classic Jim. I have a few copies of it myself. One in particular, which I can’t seem to find, is an illustrated one. I never likened it to a psychedelic trip. That is definitely something to think about. Would you consider Dante’s Divine Comedy in the same way?
I just purchased this title, an Oxford Classics edition. I expect it will be difficult going when I dive in. Will it be? I'll admit to looking over your shoulder at your bookshelf.
Hard to tell because everyone has different reading tendencies and taste. For me the narrative is straightforward and that fact that it's mostly prose helps. The religious allegory aspect might be a slog for some readers. Bunyan is a direct writer, unlike Milton and Blake, so I kind of doubt you'll have trouble with it. I imagine your Oxford classics edition will have helpful notes!
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I read Pilgrims Progress about a year ago, just a paperback copy. I'm not religious, but I was prepared for what I was getting into and thought it was a great read. I'm glad to have read it to get references made by others. After reading the 2nd half I don't feel the need to read it again, kind of feel like I already read it twice, but rereading is almost always worthwhile.
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Intriguing, you really sold it, another to add to the tbr! I’ve never come across it before, might see if the library has it… ps you’re really teasing us with those stunning book spines behind you! 😄
Should I do a bookshelf tour sometime soon??
@@greatbooksbigideasdefinitely!! 😍
The lovely thing about the internet is that one can find not only reviews, but summaries and excellent critique of classic books. I have Pilgrim's Progress as part of my HC 5-ft bookshelf and look forward to reading it.
Hope you enjoy it!
I've become more interested in Pilgrim's Progress because I'm listening to Alan Moore's very long novel "Jerusalem" that has many references to it (Blake pops up too). Moore of course started out as a comic book writer.
A great classic Jim. I have a few copies of it myself. One in particular, which I can’t seem to find, is an illustrated one.
I never likened it to a psychedelic trip. That is definitely something to think about. Would you consider Dante’s Divine Comedy in the same way?
Hi Denise, yes I do feel like the Divine Comedy is pretty trippy, too, maybe even more so than the Bunyan!
My local library has a copy, so I'll probably be reading it soon.
I used to have a beautiful Folio Society edition that unfortunately I no longer have.
I generally love Folio Society books. I wish I came across them more often in the used bookshops around here.
I just purchased this title, an Oxford Classics edition. I expect it will be difficult going when I dive in. Will it be?
I'll admit to looking over your shoulder at your bookshelf.
Hard to tell because everyone has different reading tendencies and taste. For me the narrative is straightforward and that fact that it's mostly prose helps. The religious allegory aspect might be a slog for some readers. Bunyan is a direct writer, unlike Milton and Blake, so I kind of doubt you'll have trouble with it. I imagine your Oxford classics edition will have helpful notes!
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