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The Monkey And The Monk: An Abridgment Of The Journey To The West
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Anthony C. Yus Celebrated Translation Of The Journey To The West Reinvigorated One Of Chinese Literatures Most Beloved Classics For Englishspeaking Audiences When It First Appeared Thirty Years Ago. Yus Abridgment Of His Fourvolume Translation, The Monkey And The Monk, Finally Distills The Epic Novels Most Exciting And Meaningful Episodes Without Taking Anything Away From Their True Spirit.These Fantastic Episodes Recount The Adventures Of Xuanzang, A Seventhcentury Monk Who Became One Of Chinas Most Illustrious Religious Heroes After Traveling For Sixteen Years In Search Of Buddhist Scriptures. Powerfully Combining Religious Allegory With Humor, Fantasy, And Satire, Accounts Of Xuanzangs Journey Were Passed Down For A Millennium Before Culminating In The Sixteenth Century With The Journey To The West. Now, Readers Of The Monkey And The Monk Can Experience The Full Force Of His Lengthy Quest As He Travels To India With Four Animal Disciples, Most Significant Among Them A Guardianmonkey Known As The Great Sage, Equal To Heaven. Moreover, In Its Newly Streamlined Form, This Acclaimed Translation Of A Seminal Work Of World Literature Is Sure To Attract An Entirely New Following Of Students And Fans.A New Translation Of A Major Literary Text Which Totally Supersedes The Best Existing Version. . . . It Establishes Beyond Contention The Position Of The Journey To The West In World Literature, While At The Same Time Throwing Open Wide The Doors To Interpretive Study On The Part Of The English Audience.Modern Language Notes, On The Unabridged Translation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Monkey and the Monk' about? A: 'The Monkey and the Monk' is an abridgment of the legendary Chinese classic 'The Journey to the West', recounting the adventures of Xuanzang, a monk who traveled in search of Buddhist scriptures, accompanied by a guardian-monkey known as 'the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is translated by Anthony C. Yu, who is known for his celebrated translation of 'The Journey to the West'.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Monkey and the Monk'? A: 'The Monkey and the Monk' has a total of 528 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Monkey and the Monk' is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Monkey and the Monk' published? A: 'The Monkey and the Monk' was published on November 15, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, 'The Monkey and the Monk' is suitable for students and fans of literature, offering a streamlined version of a seminal work that is both accessible and engaging.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Monkey and the Monk' falls under the 'Classics' category of literature.
- Q: What features does this book have? A: The book is a used book in good condition, providing a compact and engaging retelling of the classic tale.
- Q: Can I find humor and fantasy in this book? A: Yes, 'The Monkey and the Monk' combines humor, fantasy, and religious allegory, making it a rich and entertaining read.