Life itself is a journey, and few literary themes capture this truth as profoundly as pilgrimage. In this episode of The Pilgrim’s Interests, Blake Hart explores three monumental works that use the pilgrimage motif to illuminate the human experience: Dante’s Divine Comedy, John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Discover how Dante’s cosmic journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise reveals the soul’s path to redemption, how Bunyan’s allegorical tale offers a roadmap for faith and perseverance, and how Tolkien’s epic quests highlight the transformative power of courage, friendship, and hope.

Through these stories, we’ll uncover universal themes of transformation, struggle, and ultimate redemption, reflecting on why the pilgrimage motif continues to inspire and resonate with readers today. Join us for a journey into the heart of literature and the soul of the human experience.

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