Journey to the West. Children's Phonetic Edition with Color Illustrations

Author: Wu Cheng'en (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: 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 true scriptures. The author skillfully and profoundly portrays four classic characters: the rebellious and righteous Monkey King, Sun Wukong; the gluttonous and lovable Zhu Bajie; the hardworking and loyal Sha Wujing; and the compassionate yet weak and stubborn Tang Monk. With different motivations, they embark on the same path, filled with both conflicts and camaraderie. The thrilling tale of their westward journey fully demonstrates the author's rich knowledge, extraordinary imagination, unique sense of humor, and remarkable writing skills. It is believed that every young reader will benefit greatly from it, gaining the "true scriptures" of life experience.