This classic Chinese epic features a new introduction by Daniel Kane, Head of Chinese Studies at Macquarie University and Cultural Counselor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing in 1996.Chinas most famous traditional novel, The Monkey Kings Amazing Adventures is the story of the Monkey King, his incredible origin and downfall, and his epic quest to redeem himself with his trusted companions, as they face fantastic foes, demons, and monsters and have amazing adventures in their travels to the Western paradise.No matter what obstacle was put before him, the talented, wily Monkey King always got what he wantedunimaginable strength, eternal life, even a position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. But more than anything else, the Monkey King loved mischief and rulebreaking, and he was sure that he was the most powerful creature in the world.But after defeat and punishment, the Monkey King found himself wanting some things he never expected to be good enough and have the discipline to help the monk Xuanzang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scripturesand enlightenmentto China.Readers will thrill to Timothy Richards retelling of the Monkey Kings exploitshe never disappoints, whether in the Dragon Kings underwater castle, the Halls of the Dead, or the palace of Buddha himselfand find themselves captivated as he joins Xuanzang and his other trusted companions, the Dragon Horse, the Monk Sand, and the equally mischievous Pig on the dangerous trek West.

Binding: Paperback;256 pages; Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Classification: FC; Weight: 414 g; Dimensions: 202 x 131 x 19

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