Journey to the West (Boxed Set of 4 Books) (English Version)

Author: (Chinese) Wu Cheng'en (English) Bill Gunn Translated
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The Journey to the West is based on the story of the monk Xuanzang traveling to India (Tianzhu) to retrieve scriptures during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and it has been infused with supernatural and mythical elements. It is hailed as a book of the most extraordinary and fantastical nature. For centuries, it has been cherished for its highly romantic achievements, its spirit of positive resistance, and its vivid, unrestrained style. The characters, such as Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, embody a trinity of human, demon, and deity.