Monkey: Folk Novel of China
by Wu Ch'eng-en
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Author: Wu Ch'eng-enTranslator: Arthur Waley
Introduction: Hu Shih
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-01-12
ISBN: 0802130860
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Grove Press
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Book Review: The best book I've ever read in my life....so far.
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books I've read in all my life. The characters have been borrowed and turned into many different characters in film and animation, but to read the original makes all the imitations pale in comparison. Minus a few chapters, Mr. Waley has achieved the unthinkable: the best western translation of one of China's best kept secrets. A stone monkey, brought to life by the powers of heaven and earth and how he was never satisfied until he got everything he wanted, by any means neccesary. Top notch!
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