Pocket Text: Journey to the West Water Margin Romance of the Three Kingdoms Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Wu Cheng'en (Ming) and adapted by Wei Zhaoquan et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The compact illustrated edition is a concise version dedicated to readers eager to explore literary classics. The content of the novel remains largely authentic, though it has undergone some selection in scope, yet it preserves the main plot and key stories. While the language has been "diluted" with modern vernacular, it still retains its original charm. The authors or teachers who undertook the adaptation approach it with a reverent attitude, as if "walking on eggshells," and with the mindset of "gazing up at towering peaks," to extract the essence of traditional literature. The compact illustrated edition of The Journey to the West is a concise version dedicated to readers eager to explore literary classics. The content of the novel remains largely authentic, though it has undergone some selection in scope, yet it preserves the main plot and key stories. While the language has been "diluted" with modern vernacular, it still retains its original charm. The authors or teachers who undertook the adaptation approach it with a reverent attitude, as if "walking on eggshells," and with the mindset of "gazing up at towering peaks," to extract the essence of traditional literature. The binding of this book is also exquisitely crafted. Within the pages of the 64-page format, over 100 exquisite illustrations adorn the text. Renowned artists such as Dai Dунбэн, Zhao Hongben, He Youzhi, Wu Shanming, and Han Shuo have showcased their talents, recreating the vivid scenes of the novel within the limited space, truly capturing the essence of the classic story. It is small enough to fit in the palm, with its illustrations and text shining together, allowing readers to absorb traditional culture with pleasure and delight.