Cheng'en, Wu

Monkey King: Journey to the West (Penguin Vitae)

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ISBN 13:: 9780593511749
author:: Cheng'en, Wu
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Penguin Young Readers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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A Penguin Vitae Edition of one of the most enduring fantasy novels in Chinese literature, translated into English for the first time. This hardcover edition features an illustrated foreword.

Set in a world of magic and adventure, the Monkey King Journey to the West follows the story of a shape-shifting trickster on a quest for eternal life. With the help of two other fallen immortals, he embarks on a perilous journey to India in search of precious Buddhist sutras.

This rollicking adventure features eighty-one trials, battles with dragons, ogres, wizards, and femme fatales, and a cast of unforgettable characters. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Chinese literature and fantasy.

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