Journey to the West - A Classic Chinese Novel You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Youth Edition)

Author: (Ming) Wu Cheng'en, adapted by Chuangshi Zuoye
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Recommended purchase of the authoritative edition of the Four Great Classical Novels by People's Literature Press. Embark on the journey to the West to retrieve the sacred scriptures with Tang Sanzang and his disciples. Follow Tang Sanzang and his disciples as they subdue demons and monsters. Although Sun Wukong can transform into seventy-two forms, he is bound by the Tight-Necked Ring! Tang Sanzang encounters the immortal White Bone Demon—what should he do? Let us join Tang Sanzang and his three disciples as they travel westward, enduring the entire ninety-nine and eight trials, meeting all kinds of strange demons, powerful gods, and the beautiful, affectionate Queen of the Women's Kingdom. Only by persistently persevering on this arduous journey can they finally obtain the true scriptures! Immersed in this fantastical and magical mythological world, we gradually realize Sun Wukong's courage and optimism, Tang Sanzang's kindness and tolerance, and Zhu Bajie's simplicity and charm. The Journey to the West is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese fantasy novels, telling the story of Tang Sanzang and his disciples as they subdue demons and overcome hardships on their journey to the West to retrieve the sacred scriptures. The author skillfully and profoundly portrays four classic characters: the rebellious and righteous Sun Wukong, the gluttonous and lazy Zhu Bajie, the hardworking and loyal Sha Wujing, and the compassionate but weak and stubborn Tang Sanzang. They embark on the same path with different purposes, facing unimaginable demons, monsters, and perilous situations. They both conflict and cooperate, forming bonds of friendship. The author's rich knowledge, extraordinary imagination, unique humor, and exceptional writing skills. I believe every young reader will benefit greatly from it, gaining the "true scriptures" of life experience.