Overview
Journey to the West, China's first full-length mythological novel, was crafted by Ming Dynasty writer Wu Cheng'en. Inspired by the historical event of Xu nz ng's pilgrimage to India for Buddhist scriptures, it masterfully weaves together mythology, folklore, and tales of the supernatural. The novel chronicles the journey of the Tang Monk and his three disciples as they vanquish demons, endure 81 tribulations, and ultimately attain enlightenment upon retrieving the sacred scriptures. It stands as a timeless classic and the pinnacle of Chinese mythological fiction. Employing remarkably bold and imaginative storytelling, the work paints a dazzling, miraculous, and fantastical world, constructing a unique artistic edifice. Within this fantastical realm, it mirrors human relationships and worldly sentiments, vividly portraying keen insights into earthly wisdom. The narrative, though steeped in wonder, is permeated with a robust sense of everyday life. 《西游记》是中国第一部长篇神魔小说,由明代文学家吴承恩以真实历史事件"玄奘取经"为原型,将各种神话、志怪融入其中创作而成的。全书讲述了唐僧师徒四人一路降妖除魔,历经九九八十一难,最终取得真经、修成正果的故事,是中国神魔小说的经典、巅峰之作。 书中运用奇特大胆的想象,描绘了一个色彩缤纷、神奇瑰丽的幻想世界,构筑了一座独具特色的艺术宫殿,并在奇幻世界中折射出世态人情和世俗情怀,表现了鲜活的人间智慧,在奇幻中透出浓郁的生活气息。
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- ISBN-13: 9787540165697
- ISBN-10: 7540165693
- Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
- Publish Date: January 2024
- Dimensions: 9.61 x 6.69 x 0.89 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.55 pounds
- Page Count: 328
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