I finally got around to finishing reading Bunyan’s sequel to his seminal work The Pilgrim’s Progress in which Christian’s wife, Christiana follows his pilgrimage from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Published in 1684, The Pilgrim’s Progress The Second Part is less interesting a tale. Unlike Christian, who encountered many foes and obstacles along his Way, Christiana and her children are accompanied by Mr. Great-Heart, a protector, who explains Christian’s journey and slays the last of the evil dwellers along the Way, giving the women and children easier passage.
I’m not sure if this is meant as a discourse on the weaker sex, or if Bunyan was merely using The Second Part as a vehicle to further explain his vision and message. Quite frankly I would have preferred to have Christiana battle some of these demons on her own, but I guess her husband, having gone before, helped pave the Way for her own salvation. Puh-lease! Bunyan’s work is clearly a product of its time.
Worth reading if for nothing more than it’s a well-known classic. Those more religious than I may get more out of it than I did.
Till next time, happy reading,
L :)
"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."
~ Mark Twain
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