Journey to the West

Author: Wu Cheng'en
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: The Journey to the West is an outstanding long mythological novel that emerged during the Ming Dynasty. The author infused his own realistic sentiments into the traditional religious theme of Tang Sanzang's pilgrimage. Using the form of mythology, he subtly reflected the social contradictions of reality and expressed the people's desires and demands. However, the book also promotes the power of Buddhism and praises the rule of the "wise ruler," which reflects the author's ideological limitations. The work features a grand structure, rich imagination, engaging plot, and vivid, humorous language. Upon its release, it quickly gained widespread popularity and had a profound influence. The heroic image of Sun Wukong, lively, witty, optimistic, and full of fighting spirit, is universally beloved.