Yu, Anthony C.
The Journey to the West, Volume 1
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226971322
- author:
- Yu, Anthony C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 3.56 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 by Anthony C. Yu This revised edition of Anthony C. Yu's acclaimed translation of The Journey to the West brings the classic Chinese novel to a new generation of readers. Written in the sixteenth century, the story follows the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang and his three supernatural disciples as they search for Buddhist scriptures in a land filled with obstacles and dangers. Yu's translation is notable for its accuracy and accessibility, while also preserving the lyricism of the original text. The explanatory notes have been updated and augmented, and Yu has added new material to his introduction, drawing on the latest literary criticism and scholarship on Chinese religious traditions. This new edition offers a precise and engaging translation that will appeal to scholars and readers alike. With over a hundred chapters written in both prose and poetry, The Journey to the West is a rich and complex work that has captivated readers for centuries. This revised edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese literature and Eastern religion.
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