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Journey to the West: A Modern Epic Retelling of the Chinese Classic and the Legend of the Monkey King
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 12 2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.23 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Journey to the West is one of the greatest legends in world literature - but the original can feel long, dense, and difficult for modern readers.
This modern retelling gives you the best of the story in a faster, clearer, more accessible form.
Meet Sun Wukong, the Monkey King: rebellious, hilarious, powerful, and impossible to control. After defying Heaven itself, he is forced to protect a holy monk on a dangerous journey west, facing demons, gods, monsters, temptation, and his own impossible pride.
At its heart, this is a story about an unlikely friendship - and about the proudest creature in all creation slowly learning what strength is really for. Epic battles, laugh-out-loud chaos, and a conclusion that has captivated readers for centuries.
- Modern and accessible: written like a fantasy adventure, not an academic translation.
- Faster and easier to read: the heart of the classic without the overwhelming length.
- Funny, mythic, and action-packed: full of gods, demons, battles, tricks, and unforgettable characters.
- Perfect starting point: ideal for readers curious about the Monkey King and Chinese mythology.
- Includes black-and-white illustrations: created to bring the journey to life.
A note for purists: this is an original modern retelling - not a translation of the 100-chapter original. It is the doorway, not the cathedral. (And it will happily point you to the cathedral when you're done.)
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