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The Pilgrim's Regress

"The Pilgrim's Regress" is an allegorical novel by C.S. Lewis, originally published in 1933, which serves as a spiritual and intellectual autobiography of his own early life. The story follows the protagonist John, who feels a deep sense of discontent in his home, the Shadowlands, and sets out on a quest for an island called the Isle of the Blessed, which he believes will fulfill his longing. Along the way, John encounters various characters and experiences that symbolize different philosophical and religious ideas from Western culture. These encounters lead him through the realms of materialism, idealism, Eastern mysticism, and various other "isms" before he finally reaches the end of the world and meets the shepherd, a Christ-like figure who guides him to the true island, which is actually the realm of Christian faith. The narrative is heavily influenced by John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress" and is a clear allegory of Lewis's own journey from atheism to Christian belief. The book is rich in symbolism and satire, critiquing various contemporary ideologies and celebrating the beauty and truth of Christian faith. It is an insightful exploration of the human search for meaning and the ultimate revelation of that meaning in the person of Jesus Christ.