About this title: Filled with graphic, powerful illustrations, this abridged version of "Pilgrim's Progress" has long been a favorite of adults and children alike. "A beautifully produced, large-format version of Bunyan's classic".
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Description: Marshall Morgan and Scott/Eerdmans, ; C. 1985. Third printing. HARDCOVER. Glossy pictorial boards, about 10 by 10 inches. Color illustrations by Alan Parry. 126 pages. Fine copy, in a near fine dustjacket (small chip at head of spine). read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780802836199ISBN:0802836194
Description: Parry, Alan. New. No Jacket. 10" x 10" NEW! (Retails for $24) 126 Pages. This is the timeless story of Pilgrim's Progress, told again for another generation. Beautiful illustrations on every page. A wonderful book for children of all ages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Date Published: 1985-06
ISBN-13:9780802836199ISBN:0802836194
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wm B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids MI
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780802836199ISBN:0802836194
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0802836194. Hbdj, light wear/soil, pgs clean/bright, color illustrations; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Date Published: 1985-06-01
ISBN-13:9780802836199ISBN:0802836194
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Compa
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780802836199ISBN:0802836194
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Candle Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780948902963ISBN:0948902965
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: WILLIAM B EERDMAN CO JUVENILE
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780802836199ISBN:0802836194
Description: New. Filled with graphic, powerful illustrations, this abridged version of "Pilgrim's Progress" has long been a favorite of adults and children alike. "A beautifully produced, large-format version of Bunyan's classic". read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Candle Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780948902963ISBN:0948902965
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"My son really really enjoys this book. Greatly written and adapted from Bunyan. My only criticism would be a few pictures of satan and a few others look a bit scary..."
"A "childrens version" of Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan. This book greatly influenced my life and I read it yearly with my children. This is a book I reference often."
"This is an outstanding abridged and illustrated version of the classic 17th-century novel, Pilgrim's Progress. In the story Christian, having been roused from his comfortable life in the City of Destruction by a book given to him that foretells the judgment to come, leaves everything and sets out on a quest for the Celestial City. On this journey he encounters many dangers until he finally passes through the River of Death to be greeted by the King. The enemies and trials along his journey are allegorical symbols for temptations and enemies that Christians meet in their service to Christ.
The paraphrased text in this adaptation is well executed, with the flavor of the original language retained while the sense is easier to follow for modern readers. The great attraction of this book, however, are the gorgeous illustrations, which dramatize the fantastical elements of the story in a vivid, compelling way. Characters are dressed in period costumes, and the scenes capture the dreamlike flavor of the story very well.
The reading audience is about 8-12, but with adult help the book can be accessible to much younger children. We read the book several times (paraphrasing the first time and focusing on pictures) to prepare three-year-old Christopher for a church dramatization of Pilgrim's Progress. While immersed in the story, he would often play-act and relive the scenes ("Why did Apollyon drip blood over the plains when Christian wounded him?" or "I'm Giant Despair and you are my wife. What do you think I should do in the morning? Should I beat Christian? Okay!" On attending the play, he was rather disappointed that Apollyon and Giant Despair did not appear in their full size and terror.
Because it is heavily abridged, the story does lack coherence in places, and transitions between plot points are sometimes abrupt. In this first edition there are also a few typos. Still, this is an excellent "first run" of the classic story which should make the full version accessible for older readers."
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