Путеше́ствие на За́пад (1959)
Translator: A. Rogachev / V. Kolokolov
Publisher: Эннеагон Пресс
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fantasy
Date: 1959
Pages: 2232 pages
Number of issues: 4
ISBN: 9785910510207
ASIN: 5910510207
Language: Russian
Adaptation: Retelling
Summary:
This novel is a gem of classical Chinese prose. Written over three hundred years ago, it has become an integral part of world culture. At the heart of the plot lies the historical journey of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India in search of sacred sutras. Real-life travel blends remarkably with fantastical elements. Original plot twists and battles against demons and shape-shifters are infused with humor, lending the narrative a distinctive lightness. One of the characters—Sun Wukong, the Monkey King—has secured a firm place in modern popular culture. The journey of the Buddhist monk and his companions lives on in animated films and musicals. Wu Cheng'en created a novel that generations of readers will continue to cherish.
