Monkey (Penguin Classics)
by Wu Ch'Eng-En
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Author: Wu Ch'Eng-EnTranslator: Arthur Waley
Introduction: Arthur Waley
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-03-01
ISBN: 0140441115
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Penguin Classics
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Book Review: A shortened version of Monkey's wacky hijinks
Summary: 4 Stars
Waley's abridged translation of the popular Chinese classic Journey to the West is an approachable version for the initiate but I strongly recommend W. J. F. Jenner's excellent full and unabridged translation, also available from Amazon. Waley's abridged version concentrates mainly on the beginnings of the pilgrimage (e.g. Monkey's origins, his bid to overthrow Heaven, his subsequent imprisonment, his rescue by the holy pilgrim from Tang, and the conversion of the other disciples) and only a couple of the adventures along the road to Buddha's Western Paradise. Jenner's translation, spread over four volumes, covers all these and much more - a total of 81 adventures and misadventures spread over 100 chapters. If you like Waley's translation, go on and get Jenner's fuller version. Monkey is China's version of the universal trickster-hero. Jenner captures all of Wu Cheng En's sly humour, and you cannot help but laugh out loud when you read his translation.
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