John Bunyan

John Bunyan (1628–1688) was an English writer, Puritan preacher, and nonconformist who authored the influential Christian allegory *The Pilgrim’s Progress* (1678), along with nearly sixty other works including *Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners* (1666).[1][2] Born to a tinker in Elstow, Bedfordshire, he served in the Parliamentary army, experienced a profound conversion, and began preaching despite lacking official license, leading to his arrest in 1660 and twelve years' imprisonment in Bedford Gaol where he composed his masterpieces.[1][2][3] Released in 1672, he pastored in Bedford and continued writing until his death in London.[1][3]