Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en
"Journey to the West" is a classic Chinese novel that follows the adventures of a Buddhist monk and his three disciples, a monkey, a pig, and a river monster, as they travel from China to India in search of sacred Buddhist scriptures. Along the way, they face a series of challenges and obstacles, including battling demons and overcoming their own personal weaknesses. This epic tale is a blend of mythology, folklore, and fantasy, and is also a commentary on the practice and principles of Buddhism.
The 491st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1592
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 1500-2000
- Words
- 400,000
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
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