Youve heard of The Pilgrims Progressnow read it in a lightly updated, abridged form. Its a story you wont want to miss! Written in the 1600s, this timeless allegory still speaks to readers, realistically describing the joys and trials of anticipating heaven while living the Christian life on this earth. Bunyans immortal charactersChristian, Obstinate, Pliable, and Mr. Worldly Wiseman, among othersare placed in compelling settings such as the City of Destruction, the Celestial City, and the Wicket Gate. This edition contains approximately 60 percent of the content of Part I of Bunyans original book.