Journey to the West

Author: Wu Cheng'en [Ming Dynasty]
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The Journey to the West is based on the story of the monk Xuanzang traveling to India (Tianzhu) to retrieve Buddhist scriptures during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and it has been infused with supernatural and mythical elements. It is known as a book of the most extraordinary and fantastical nature. For centuries, it has been cherished for its highly romantic achievements, its positive and resilient spirit of struggle, and its vivid, unrestrained, and exuberant style. The characters, such as Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, embody a trinity of human, demon, and divine qualities.