![]() ![]() Also he gives the characters such obvious names so that his meaning will be easily understood by the reader. This is the reason for the short sermons that are included in the dialogue - a common method of instruction. When reading this book, the reader needs to realize that Bunyan's goal was to present Christian doctrine and truths in a way that was entertaining and memorable. I would also recommend that modern readers select an edition in Modern English if they find that the "Old King James" English bogs them down. ![]() ![]() There are various versions out there - the best ones include Bunyan's footnotes with scripture references. class when we were reading Vanity Fair, the teacher didn't even mention where the title came from (PP) and how the meaning of the title is relevant to the story. For example, I recall in a college English Lit. But it's an important literary classic as well and any student of English literature should be familiar with it. This is a wonderful allegory full of Christian truths - everyone who calls themselves a Christian should read it. ![]()
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