John Bunyan
Born in 1628
John Bunyan was an English Christian writer and preacher born in 1628 near Bedford.
He is best known for writing The Pilgrim's Progress, widely regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature.
Bunyan came from a humble background and worked as a tinker before becoming a Baptist preacher.
He faced persecution for his religious beliefs and spent several years in prison, during which he wrote much of his famous allegory.
Despite limited formal education, Bunyan's vivid imagination and powerful writing style made his work enormously influential.
His other notable works include Grace Abounding and The Holy War.
