Journey to the West - A Classic Chinese National Learning Reader (Volume 1 & 2) (Interpretation by Experts and Famous Teachers)

Author: Wu Cheng'en
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Journey to the West is a full-length novel comprising 100 chapters, which can be divided into three main parts. It primarily depicts the birth and rebellion of Sun Wukong in Heaven, the birth and reasons for Tang Sanzang's pilgrimage, and the journey of the four disciples—Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang—who endure 81 trials to finally retrieve the true scriptures. The emergence of The Journey to the West pioneered a new genre of supernatural and fantasy chaptered novels. The book skillfully combines benevolent satire, biting irony, and serious critique, directly influencing the development of satirical fiction. In world literary history, it holds significant importance. Since the 19th century, The Journey to the West has been translated into over 10 languages, including Japanese, English, French, German, and Russian, and has gained global popularity. The Journey to the West is one of China's four great classical novels, a masterpiece of supernatural chaptered fiction, and the pinnacle of ancient long-form romanticism. The novel tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing protecting Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West to retrieve the true scriptures, enduring 81 trials, and ultimately achieving enlightenment. The story is filled with magical fantasy, presenting readers with a dazzling world of imagination. The Journey to the West is a treasure in China's cultural heritage. With its rich and unique artistic imagination, vivid and storylines, lifelike characters, and humorous and witty language, it constructs a distinctive artistic palace, and it is believed to bring every reader a delightful reading experience.