John's allegorical quest for an enchanting island embodying spiritual longing leads through philosophical encounters to Christian faith.
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John's allegorical quest for an enchanting island embodying spiritual longing leads through philosophical encounters to Christian faith.
The first book written by C. S. Lewis after his conversion, The Pilgrim's Regress is, in a sense, the record of Lewis's own search for meaning and spiritual satisfaction -- a search that eventually led him to Christianity. Here is the story of the pilgrim John and his odyssey to an enchanting island which has created in him an intense longing 7mdash; a mysterious, sweet desire. John's pursuit of this desire takes him through adventures with such people as Mr. Enlightenment, Media Halfways, Mr. M...
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Fleeting encounters with figures representing sensual temptation
Mentions of dragons and giants in allegorical adventures
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Central allegory of conversion to Christianity with figures like Mother Kirk
Fantasy elements including dragons and giants
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Critiques of various philosophies and worldviews through allegorical characters
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Journey includes the Valley of Humiliation
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