The Progress of the Pilgrim Good-Intent in Jacobinical Times (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mary Anne Burges

 
9780484222891: The Progress of the Pilgrim Good-Intent in Jacobinical Times (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Follow a pilgrim on a perilous, dreamlike journey through temptation and conviction.

In this vivid allegory, Good-intent faces dazzling distractions, treacherous guides, and a towering moral test as he climbs toward a celestial city. The tale blends medieval and Romantic imagery to explore faith, choice, and perseverance in a world of shifting fashions and perilous paths.

Two companions travel together, weighing honest resolve against enticing false promises. They meet personified temptations, from elegant yet dangerous figures to dramatic landscapes that test resolve and faith. The narrative threads a journey of self-discovery with clear moral stakes, as the pilgrim confronts the allure of comfort, display, and pride.
• A richly imagined dream-quest that treats moral choice as a real, adventurous trial
• Personified temptations that personify fashion, pleasure, and vanity
• Moments of doubt, courage, and steadfast adherence to a guiding moral code
• A blend of spiritual allegory with vivid, symbolic landscapes
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic religious allegory, moral storytelling, and journeys of conscience.

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