Binding: Paperback
Description: This classic Chinese epic features a new introduction by Daniel Kane Head of Chinese Studies at Macquarie University and Cultural Counselor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing in 1996. China's most famous traditional novel The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures is the story of the Monkey King his incredible origin and downfall and his epic quest to redeem himself with his trusted companions as they face fantastic foes demons and monsters and have amazing adventures in their travels to the Western paradise. No matter what obstacle was put before him the talented wily Monkey King always got what he wanted unimaginable strength eternal life even a position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. But more than anything else the Monkey King loved mischief and rule - breaking and he was sure that he was the most powerful creature in the world. But after defeat and punishment the Monkey King found himself wanting some things he never expected: to be good enough and have the discipline to help the monk Xuanzang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scriptures and enlightenment to China. Readers will thrill to Timothy Richard's retelling of the Monkey King's exploits he never disappoints whether in the Dragon King's underwater castle the Halls of the Dead or the palace of Buddha himself and find themselves captivated as he joins Xuanzang and his other trusted companions the Dragon Horse the Monk Sand and the equally mischievous Pig on the dangerous trek West.
Title: The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures A Journey To The West In Search Of Enlightenment. China's Most Famous Traditional Novel
Author(s): Cheng'en Wu
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Barcode: 9780804842723
Pages: 256 Pages, B&W Line Art Illustrations
Publication Date: 4/10/2012
Category: Fiction In Translation