Journey to the West - [One of the Four Great Classical Novels of China]

Author: Wu Cheng'en
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The Journey to the West is one of China's four great classical novels, a representative of fantasy and martial arts chapter novels, and the pinnacle of ancient long romantic novels. The novel depicts the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing protecting Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West to retrieve the True Scriptures, overcoming eighty-one trials, and ultimately achieving enlightenment. The novel is filled with magical fantasies, presenting readers with a dazzling world of imagination. This children's edition respects the original work while rewriting this great masterpiece to better suit the reading needs of modern young children. The book uses easy-to-understand language and is accompanied by exquisite illustrations, truly achieving a perfect blend of text and images. The Journey to the West is undoubtedly a literary masterpiece suitable for all ages. It is one of the finest fantasy novels in the history of Chinese literature and also a classic "adult fairy tale." Set against the historical backdrop of Tang Monk (Xuanzang)’s journey to the West, the author summarizes and elevates folk legends while employing bold and rich imagination, creating three characters with distinct personalities: the versatile and righteous Sun Wukong, the gluttonous and greedy Zhu Bajie, and the hardworking and steadfast Sha Wujing. The author uses Tang Monk’s unwavering resolve in the face of temptation and his determination not to yield even when trapped by demons to convey a message—that with perseverance and resilience, everyone can attain their own "True Scriptures."