Journey to the West

A cornerstone of Chinese literature, "Journey to the West" is celebrated as one of the Four Great Classical Novels, attributed to the renowned Wu Cheng'en. This expansive epic chronicles the legendary pilgrimage of the Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk Xuanzang, as he ventures to India in pursuit of sacred Buddhist sutras. His arduous quest is made possible by an extraordinary retinue of disciples: the indomitable Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), the jovial Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), and the steadfast Sha Wujing (Sandy), all powerful supernatural beings exiled from heaven, accompanied by a dragon prince serving as Xuanzang's steed. Together, they confront a myriad of demons and monsters, overcome personal weaknesses, and ultimately strive towards spiritual enlightenment. This edition, a later printing published by Foreign Languages Press in Beijing in 1990, brings this beloved tale to an international readership in an accessible mass market paperback format. The book is offered in good condition, reflective of its age and use. The spine may exhibit creasing, and covers may show light shelf wear, with some rubbing to edges and corners. Pages are likely toned due to age, but the textual content remains clean, complete, and perfectly readable, inviting new readers to embark on this fantastical and profound literary journey. This is not a first edition and, as a paperback, it was issued without a dust jacket.

• Author: Wu, Cheng'en
• Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
• Year: 1990
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780835122580