Fast Board Book MP3 -- Journey to the West (84 Chapters)

Author: Chang Zhi
Publisher: Beijing Kehai Electronic Publishing House
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Features: The book Journey to the West speaks throughout of the learning of sincerity and rectitude, and the joy of enlightenment, without a single word touching on the affairs of immortals, Buddha, or heresy. Some ask, "What is Journey to the West truly about?" The answer is: It is indeed a remarkable work, a wondrous work. Running time: 35 hours. Journey to the West is one of China's four great classical works, a classic of world mythology, and a book included in Hu Shih's Minimum Required Reading List. It is an important cornerstone in building the ladder of Chinese civilization. Journey to the West uses rich and fantastical imagination to describe the journey of the four disciples as they travel westward, facing adventures and struggles in impoverished mountains and treacherous waters. It transforms the myriad hardships they encounter into eighty-one trials set by demons and monsters, vividly portraying the dangers of the mountainous terrain through the personified, compassionate spirits of animals. By subduing demons and taming monsters, it praises the spirit of perseverance and courage displayed by the pilgrims in overcoming obstacles, inspiring people to fight actively, never lose heart, and persevere unyieldingly toward their goals. Since its publication, Journey to the West has been warmly received by readers across generations, with its stories and characters being well-known to people of all ages. After the founding of the People's Republic, the People's Literature Publishing House alone printed nearly three million copies. Various reprinted, abridged, and adapted versions are countless. Generations of critics have held Journey to the West in the highest regard.