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Outlines of English and American Literature: An Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They LivedLong, William J. (William Joseph)

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Outlines of English and American Literature: An Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived

Name: Outlines of English and American Literature: An Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived
Author: Long, William J. (William Joseph)

Long, William J. (William Joseph)

American literature -- History and criticism; English literature -- History and criticism

In the City of Destruction lives a poor sinner called Christian.
    When he learns that the city is doomed, he is terrified and flees
    out of it, carrying a great burden on his back. He is followed by
    the jeers of his neighbors, who have no fear. He seeks a safe and
    abiding city to dwell in, but is ignorant how to find it until
    Evangelist shows him the road.

    As he goes on his journey Mr. Worldly Wiseman meets him and urges
    him to return; but he hastens on, only to plunge into the Slough of
    Despond. His companion Pliable is here discouraged and turns back.
    Christian struggles on through the mud and reaches the Wicket Gate,
    where Interpreter shows him the way to the Celestial City. As he
    passes a cross beside the path, the heavy burden which he carries
    (his load of sins) falls off of itself. Then with many adventures
    he climbs the steep hill Difficulty, where his eyes behold the
    Castle Beautiful. To reach this he must pass some fearful lions in
    the way, but he adventures on, finds that the lions are chained, is
    welcomed by the porter Watchful, and is entertained in the castle
    overnight.

    Dangers thicken and difficulties multiply as he resumes his
    journey. His road is barred by the demon Apollyon, whom he fights
    to the death. The way now dips downward into the awful Valley of
    the Shadow. Passing through this, he enters the town of Vanity,
    goes to Vanity Fair, where he is abused and beaten, and where his
    companion Faithful is condemned to death. As he escapes from
    Vanity, the giant Despair seizes him and hurls him into the gloomy
    dungeon of Doubt. Again he escapes, struggles onward, and reaches
    the Delectable Mountains. There for the first time he sees the
    Celestial City, but between him and his refuge is a river, deep and
    terrible, without bridge or ford. He crosses it, and the journey
    ends as angels come singing down the streets to welcome Christian
    into the city. [Footnote: This is the story of the first part of
    _Pilgrim's Progress_, which was written in Bedford jail, but
    not published till some years later. In 1684 Bunyan published the
    second part of his story, describing the adventures of Christiana
    and her children on their journey to the Celestial City. This
    sequel, like most others, is of minor importance.]

[Illustration: BUNYAN MEETINGHOUSE, SOUTHWARK]

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Outlines of English and American Literature: An Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived

Long, William J. (William Joseph)

American literature -- History and criticism; English literature -- History and criticism

In the City of Destruction lives a poor sinner called Christian.
    When he learns that the city is doomed, he is terrified and flees
    out of it, carrying a great burden on his back. He is followed by
    the jeers of his neighbors, who have no fear. He seeks a safe and
    abiding city to dwell in, but is ignorant how to find it until
    Evangelist shows him the road.

    As he goes on his journey Mr. Worldly Wiseman meets him and urges
    him to return; but he hastens on, only to plunge into the Slough of
    Despond. His companion Pliable is here discouraged and turns back.
    Christian struggles on through the mud and reaches the Wicket Gate,
    where Interpreter shows him the way to the Celestial City. As he
    passes a cross beside the path, the heavy burden which he carries
    (his load of sins) falls off of itself. Then with many adventures
    he climbs the steep hill Difficulty, where his eyes behold the
    Castle Beautiful. To reach this he must pass some fearful lions in
    the way, but he adventures on, finds that the lions are chained, is
    welcomed by the porter Watchful, and is entertained in the castle
    overnight.

    Dangers thicken and difficulties multiply as he resumes his
    journey. His road is barred by the demon Apollyon, whom he fights
    to the death. The way now dips downward into the awful Valley of
    the Shadow. Passing through this, he enters the town of Vanity,
    goes to Vanity Fair, where he is abused and beaten, and where his
    companion Faithful is condemned to death. As he escapes from
    Vanity, the giant Despair seizes him and hurls him into the gloomy
    dungeon of Doubt. Again he escapes, struggles onward, and reaches
    the Delectable Mountains. There for the first time he sees the
    Celestial City, but between him and his refuge is a river, deep and
    terrible, without bridge or ford. He crosses it, and the journey
    ends as angels come singing down the streets to welcome Christian
    into the city. [Footnote: This is the story of the first part of
    _Pilgrim's Progress_, which was written in Bedford jail, but
    not published till some years later. In 1684 Bunyan published the
    second part of his story, describing the adventures of Christiana
    and her children on their journey to the Celestial City. This
    sequel, like most others, is of minor importance.]

[Illustration: BUNYAN MEETINGHOUSE, SOUTHWARK]

Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.

Outlines of English and American Literature: An Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived

Outlines of English and American Literature: An Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived

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