Journey to the West

Author: Wu Cheng'en (Ming) with annotations by Tang Songbo
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China and a mythological novel imbued with romanticism. This novel was created by the author based on popular folk myths and storytelling scripts, reflecting, from one perspective, the social life and cultural conditions of the time. It successfully portrays a brave, clever, and optimistic mythological hero—Sun Wukong. His disdain for the powerful and his unyielding spirit in struggle have inspired generations of heroes fighting for freedom for hundreds of years. The book also depicts a variety of mythical gods, demons, and monsters, offering readers valuable insights into ancient Chinese Buddhism, Taoism, and folk culture. The author's rich imagination, witty and humorous writing style, and lively narrative greatly expand readers' imaginative horizons.