{"product_id":"chinas-literary-masterpieces-part-1-journey-to-the-west-exploring-ming-dynasty-literature-myth-and-the-adventures-of-the-monkey-king-9798895845165","title":"China's Literary Masterpieces (Part 1)- Journey to the West, Exploring Ming Dynasty Literature, Myth, and the Adventures of the Monkey King","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Liqing Wang\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: China's Literary Masterpieces\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: China's Literary Masterpieces\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chinese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJourney to the West (西游记, Xī Y�u J�) is a classic of Chinese literature (文学, w�nxu�) that has enchanted readers for centuries with its mix of adventure, humor, and spiritual insight. The story follows the monk Xuanzang (玄奘, Xu�nz�ng) as he travels to India (印度, Y�nd�) to retrieve sacred Buddhist (佛教, F�ji�o) scriptures (经典, jīngdiǎn), accompanied by his loyal and extraordinary companions: the Monkey King Sun Wukong (孙悟空, Sūn W�kōng), Zhu Bajie (猪八戒, Zhū Bāji�), Sha Wujing (沙悟净, Shā W�j�ng), and the White Dragon Horse (白龙马, B�i L�ng Mǎ). Through magical battles, clever tricks, and encounters with demons (妖怪, yāogu�i), the novel explores themes of loyalty (忠诚, zhōngch�ng), courage (勇气, yǒngq�), and personal growth (成长, ch�ngzhǎng). Journey to the West also offers a window into Ming Dynasty (明朝, M�ng Ch�o) society, culture (文化, w�nhu�), and religious beliefs, making it both an entertaining story and a rich cultural treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"China's Literary Masterpieces","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47891662569623,"sku":"9798895845165","price":4530.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798895845165.webp?v=1781184453","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chinas-literary-masterpieces-part-1-journey-to-the-west-exploring-ming-dynasty-literature-myth-and-the-adventures-of-the-monkey-king-9798895845165","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}