西遊記 by Cheng'en Wu

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Author Wu, Cheng'en, 1500?-1582?
Title 西遊記
Alternate Title Journey to the West
Alternate Title 西游记
Alternate Title Xi you ji
Credits Produced by Leong Joana Kit Ieng
Summary "西遊記" by Cheng'en Wu is a classic Chinese novel written during the 16th century. The story follows the adventures of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, as he seeks enlightenment, faces numerous challenges, and ultimately accompanies a monk on a pilgrimage to retrieve sacred texts. This work combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and philosophical exploration, making it a timeless piece in literature. The opening of "西遊記" introduces the mythical origins of Sun Wukong, who is born from a mystical stone on Flower-Fruit Mountain. As he grows, he showcases remarkable abilities, learning to walk, speak, and engage in playful antics with other monkeys. Despite the idyllic life in the mountains, Wukong grapples with existential thoughts about mortality and desires to achieve immortality. His journey begins as he decides to leave the mountains in search of wisdom and the means to escape death, leading to his eventual encounter with the Buddha and other celestial beings. This portion sets the groundwork for Wukong's character development and highlights the blending of humor and profound themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Folklore -- China
Subject Legends -- China
Subject Xuanzang, approximately 596-664 -- Fiction
Subject Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
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EBook-No. 23962
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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