Foreign Languages Press Journey to the West

Description

Journey to the West is a classic Chinese mythological novel. It was written during the Ming Dynasty based on traditional folktales. Consisting of 100 chapters, this fantasy relates the adventures of a Tang Dynasty (618-907) priest Sanzang and his three disciples, Monkey, Pig and Friar Sand, as they travel west in search of Buddhist Sutra. The first seven chapters recount the birth of the Monkey King and his rebellion against Heaven. Then in chapters eight to twelve, we learn how Sanzang was born and why he is searching for the scriptures, as well as his preparations for the journey. The rest of the story describes how they vanquish demons and monsters, tramp over the Fiery Mountain, cross the Milky Way, and after overcoming many dangers, finally arrive at their destination - the Thunder Monastery in the Western Heaven - and find the Sutra. Attached are a number of illustrations drawn during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Review: Arrived in good condition - Arrived in good condition Review: Add to your appreciation of Chinese literary culture - In December 2025, I was on a personal recreation trip to San Francisco. I walked through Chinatown and took a picture of this mural. I shared my pictures with friends and family, and somebody alerted me that these are the characters of the classic Chinese novel journey to the west. Even though this collection was written during the Ming dynasty, I had never heard of it. These books arrived, well, packed, and exactly as described. I’m through book one of four and I’m really enjoying them. I have loved Chinese cooking for years, and I’m enjoying getting a piece of Chinese literature. Highly recommended.