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The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3 (Volume 3),Used
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Read the legendary Chinese classic that inspired the hit game Black Myth: Wukong!Anthony C. Yu?s translation of The Journey to the West,initially published in 1983, introduced Englishspeaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, The Journey to the West tells the story of the fourteenyear pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China?s most famous religious heroes, and his three supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures. Throughout his journey, Xuanzang fights demons who wish to eat him, communes with spirits, and traverses a land riddled with a multitude of obstacles, both real and fantastical. An adventure rich with danger and excitement, this seminal work of the Chinese literary canonis by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy.With over a hundred chapters written in both prose and poetry, The Journey to the West has always been a complicated and difficult text to render in English while preserving the lyricism of its language and the content of its plot. But Yu has successfully taken on the task, and in this new edition he has made his translations even more accurate and accessible. The explanatory notes are updated and augmented, and Yu has added new material to his introduction, based on his original research as well as on the newest literary criticism and scholarship on Chinese religious traditions. He has also modernized the transliterations included in each volume, using the nowstandard Hanyu Pinyin romanization system. Perhaps most important, Yu has made changes to the translation itself in order to make it as precise as possible.One of the great works of Chinese literature, The Journey to the West is not only invaluable to scholars of Eastern religion and literature, but, in Yu?s elegant rendering, also a delight for any reader.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Journey to the West? A: The Journey to the West explores themes of spirituality, perseverance, and the quest for enlightenment, as it follows the monk Xuanzang and his disciples on their pilgrimage to retrieve Buddhist scriptures.
- Q: Who is the author of the revised edition of The Journey to the West? A: The revised edition of The Journey to the West is translated by Anthony C. Yu, who provides an accessible and accurate rendering of the original text.
- Q: How many pages does The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3 have? A: The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3 contains 440 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of The Journey to the West have? A: This edition of The Journey to the West is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Journey to the West, Revised Edition published? A: The Journey to the West, Revised Edition was published on December 20, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholars of Eastern religion? A: Yes, The Journey to the West is invaluable to scholars of Eastern religion and literature, offering insights into Chinese religious traditions.
- Q: What makes this edition of The Journey to the West unique? A: This edition is unique due to its updated translations, augmented explanatory notes, and modernized transliterations using the Hanyu Pinyin system.
- Q: Can I expect to find updated literary criticism in this edition? A: Yes, Anthony C. Yu's introduction includes new material based on his original research as well as the latest literary criticism.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3 is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What audience is this book recommended for? A: This book is recommended for readers interested in classic literature, Chinese culture, and those wanting to explore the intricacies of Eastern religious traditions.