Journey to the West (2018) 西游记
Author: Wu Cheng'en (Ming Dynasty)
Publisher: People's Literature Publishing House
Format: Hardcover
Date: January 2018
Pages: 1115
Book Series: Collector's Edition of the Four Great Classical Novels
ISBN: 9787020125548
Language: Chinese
Adaptation: Retelling
Summary:
The classic novel Journey to the West comprises one hundred chapters, featuring Tang Seng, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Seng as the main characters. Chapters 1 through 12 recount Sun Wukong’s origins and his havoc-wreaking rampage in Heaven, as well as the circumstances behind Tang Seng’s quest for the scriptures. Chapters 13 through 100 form the core of the work, chronicling Sun Wukong’s conversion to Buddhism and the story of the three disciples escorting Tang Seng on the journey to the Western Heaven; they overcome eighty-one tribulations to ultimately attain enlightenment. Through a mythological narrative, Journey to the West indirectly reflects real-world social contradictions and embodies the people's desire to punish evil and uphold good. Additionally, to enhance the reading experience, this edition includes color illustrations by the renowned artist Dai Dunbang and features a summary chart detailing the tribulations and demons encountered during the journey.
