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Want to read Journey to the West but found the original too difficult? This book is made for you!
100% faithful to Wu Cheng'en's original, fully preserving every story and character, but rewritten in clear, lively English. Humor, drama, and adventure come alive, making the classic easy and enjoyable to read.
Two volumes:
Volume I (Before the Journey) - 17 chapters
Focuses on Sun Wukong, detailing his birth, apprenticeship, rise as the Horsekeeper of Heaven, his title as Great Sage the Equal of Heaven, and his havoc in Heaven. Tang Sanzang's story is also included, revealing his background and the reason he must journey west
Volume II (During the Journey) - 103 chapters
Tang Sanzang sets out on the real pilgrimage, gradually recruiting disciples-Sun Wukong, White Dragon Horse, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing. Together, they face eighty-one trials, battle demons, grow as individuals, and experience thrilling.
This is a fully readable, effortless version of the classic. No dictionaries, no struggle-just dive into the legendary journey, meet unforgettable characters, and enjoy the excitement, humor, and wisdom of the original like never before.