Journey to the West

Author: (Ming) Wu Cheng'en / Cao Yan adapted
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The classic literary masterpiece Journey to the West is a shining gem in the splendid culture of China. Journey to the West is a mythological novel filled with fantastical storylines such as "Chaos in Heaven," "Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon," and "Outwitting the Second Prince of the Dragon King." Although these tales do not exist in real life, they deeply captivate readers. The vivid and lifelike characters in the book—Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, the Buddha, Guanyin, and others—have won the love of readers far and wide. Since Journey to the West is a mythological novel with fantastical storylines and mythical characters, it is especially beloved by children and young adults. To help young readers better understand and read this literary masterpiece, we have adapted Journey to the West in line with the spirit of the newly issued national language curriculum standards. In this adaptation, we have preserved the essence of the original while remaining faithful to it. The language is concise and fluent, and the storylines are lively and engaging, meeting the needs of young readers.