Journey to the West: Commentary on Classic Illustrations (two Volumes)

About This Novel

"Journey to the West" is the first romantic chapter-length novel about gods and demons in ancient China. The book mainly describes the story of the birth of Sun Wukong and the havoc in the Heavenly Palace, and later the story of how he, Zhu Bajie and Sha Seng, defeated demons and protected Monk Tang on his journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures. The book combines the thoughts and content of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. It is loved by readers of all cultural levels. It has been widely circulated among the people since its publication and is listed as one of the "Four Great Masterpieces" of Chinese classical novels. This version of "Journey to the West" is mainly based on Shi Detang's version of "Journey to the West" with newly engraved official-style large characters, which has been popular for more than 400 years. There are 100 chapters in the main text, plus a chapter on "Tang Monk's Origin". The plot is complete, unabridged and original. This book is jointly reviewed by Li Zhuowu and Huang Zhouxing. Their reviews are of great help in understanding the novel's ideas, revealing the characters' personalities, analyzing the text structure, and appreciating the novel's beauty.

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