The pilgrim's regress

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The pilgrim's regress by C. S. Lewis sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1933 in International, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The pilgrim's regress among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 46/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of The pilgrim's regress lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. C. S. Lewis's role in the literature of International is well established. The pilgrim's regress can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.

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