Six Little Monkey Tastes the Journey to the West (Part 1) (Includes Disc)

Author: Li Xiaolong
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Literary giant Ji Xianlin wrote the book title for this book. Renowned scholar and Redology expert Feng Qiyong recommended it, as did famous entrepreneur Wang Shiqi and children's author Zheng Yuanjie. Journey to the West is one of China's four great classical novels. Since its publication in the mid-Ming Dynasty, it has been popular for over 400 years, remaining influential worldwide and well-known among the Chinese people. Li Xiaolong spent 17 years portraying the character of Sun Wukong in the television series Journey to the West, developing a deep emotional connection and understanding of this classic work. This book follows the original chapters of Journey to the West, with the evolution of Sun Wukong—his biological nature as a monkey, legendary qualities as a deity, social aspects as a human, and sacredness as a Buddha—as the main thread, offering a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the original text. In addition to analyzing the story and characters of the original work, it incorporates Li Xiaolong's insights and interpretations of the chapters during the filming of the Journey to the West television series. This book aims to showcase the philosophical and life wisdom implied in the storylines and artistic imagery of Journey to the West, demonstrating its value as an inspiration for contemporary life.