Journey to the West. In 2 volumes – In Cheng-en – ABC – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-389-31343-9
Journey to the West. In 2 volumes
149.99 €
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Journey to the West. In 2 volumes
149.99 €
The legendary novel "Journey to the West" is one of the most famous classics of Chinese literature. It has been adapted into countless films, theater productions, video games, anime series, and various versions. Its influence on Eastern and Western culture could be covered in a separate volume, only slightly shorter than the original work.
The novel is based on the legend of the journey of the Chinese monk Xuanzang and the Monkey King Sun Wukong to India in search of sacred books. The heroes experience incredible adventures! They battle demons and celestial forces, outwit dragons and evil spirits, ascend to heaven and underground, and overcome the most terrifying traps and obstacles. At the same time, the book is an invaluable source of knowledge about ancient China: the reader is introduced to the lives and customs of emperors, dignitaries, military leaders, monks, and artisans, learns in detail about the flora and fauna, and, of course, about the numerous spirits, deities, and demons that inhabited every corner of the Celestial Empire at that time.
The text is reproduced in full from the four-volume edition published in 1959 by the State Publishing House of Fiction and is accompanied by illustrations by the contemporary Chinese artist Duan Lei. He lives in Yunnan and works in the unique tradition of the Yunnan school. His style, combining digital tools with the charm of traditional Chinese painting, creates a powerful sense of a continuous flow connecting the ages.
The novel is based on the legend of the journey of the Chinese monk Xuanzang and the Monkey King Sun Wukong to India in search of sacred books. The heroes experience incredible adventures! They battle demons and celestial forces, outwit dragons and evil spirits, ascend to heaven and underground, and overcome the most terrifying traps and obstacles. At the same time, the book is an invaluable source of knowledge about ancient China: the reader is introduced to the lives and customs of emperors, dignitaries, military leaders, monks, and artisans, learns in detail about the flora and fauna, and, of course, about the numerous spirits, deities, and demons that inhabited every corner of the Celestial Empire at that time.
The text is reproduced in full from the four-volume edition published in 1959 by the State Publishing House of Fiction and is accompanied by illustrations by the contemporary Chinese artist Duan Lei. He lives in Yunnan and works in the unique tradition of the Yunnan school. His style, combining digital tools with the charm of traditional Chinese painting, creates a powerful sense of a continuous flow connecting the ages.
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