The Journey to the West , volume 2, comprises the second twenty-five chapters of Anthony C. Yu's four-volume translation of Hsi-yu Chi , one of the most beloved classics of Chinese literature. The fantastic tale recounts the sixteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Hs???an-tsang (596-664), one of China's most illustrious religious heroes, who journeyed to India with four animal disciples in quest of Buddhist scriptures. For nearly a thousand years, his exploits were celebrated and embellished in various accounts, culminating in ...
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The Journey to the West , volume 2, comprises the second twenty-five chapters of Anthony C. Yu's four-volume translation of Hsi-yu Chi , one of the most beloved classics of Chinese literature. The fantastic tale recounts the sixteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Hs???an-tsang (596-664), one of China's most illustrious religious heroes, who journeyed to India with four animal disciples in quest of Buddhist scriptures. For nearly a thousand years, his exploits were celebrated and embellished in various accounts, culminating in the hundred-chapter Journey to the West, which combines religious allegory with romance, fantasy, humor, and satire.
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Reader copy. Ex library hardback with D/J. Usual stamps/markings. Some minor shelf wear to boards with fading to spine of DJ otherwise a good, clean copy. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. 13C*
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0226971465.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 448 p. Journey to the West, 2. Audience: General/trade. Paperback, new covers, pages clean and unmarked, binding tight and secure. Recounts journey of the monk Hsuan-tsang (599-664) to India with four animal disciples in a search for Buddhist scriptures. Other volumes in series also available. Shipped packaged in bubble wrap. ii-2 B front