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Bunyans Dream, 1680, (1893)
Bunyans Dream, 1680, (1893). Frontispiece to John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress, 4th edition, 1680. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume III, Macmillan and Co, London, New York, 1893
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Asleep Bunyan Dream Dreaming John Bunyan John Richard John Richard Green Pilgrim Pilgrims Progress Rambling Sleep Sleeping
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Bunyan's Dream, 1680 (1893) - A Glimpse into the Imaginative World of John Bunyan
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. This print, titled "Bunyan's Dream" offers a fascinating glimpse into the vivid imagination of renowned English author John Bunyan. Created as the frontispiece for his iconic work "The Pilgrim's Progress" this illustration was featured in the fourth edition published in 1680. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness a male figure lying peacefully asleep, lost in a deep slumber. This man is none other than John Bunyan himself, portrayed here as both an ordinary pilgrim and an extraordinary dreamer. As he rests under the starry night sky of rural England, his mind embarks on a spiritual journey filled with symbolism and religious allegory. Through this powerful image, artistically rendered by John Richard Green for his illustrated edition of "A Short History of the English People" we are transported to another time - to seventeenth-century Britain where Christianity played a central role in people's lives. The print captures not only Bunyan's profession as an author but also reflects the prevailing religious sentiments that shaped society during that era. As we contemplate this remarkable artwork from nineteenth-century London and New York publisher Macmillan & Co. , let us appreciate its timeless beauty while acknowledging its historical significance. It serves as a testament to both Bunyan's literary genius and his unwavering faith which continues to inspire readers around the world
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