Chinese Literature provides an overview of the historical development and major characteristics of Chinese literature from ancient times to the modern period. As part of the Chinese Culture and Art Series, the book examines important literary genres, representative writers, and key works that reflect the cultural and intellectual traditions of China. It serves as an introductory reference for r…
Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Wu Cheng’en, the novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India in search of sacred scriptures. Accompanied by the rebellious Monkey King Sun Wukong, as well as Pigsy and Sandy, the journey is filled with encounters with demons, gods, and moral trials. This Englis…
Journey to the West is one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature, traditionally attributed to Wu Cheng’en. The novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India to obtain sacred scriptures, accompanied by his supernatural disciples, most notably the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Blending mythology, folklore, religious allegory, and satire, the story …
Journey to the West, Volume II continues the classic Chinese novel attributed to Wu Cheng’en, recounting further stages of the legendary pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Accompanied by Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, the travelers confront supernatural challenges, demons, and moral испытания that reflect religious dev…
This volume presents a collection of classic short stories by Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), one of the most influential writers in modern Chinese literature. Written during the early 20th century, Lu Xun’s stories explore the social hardships, moral struggles, and cultural transformations experienced by the Chinese people during a period of national upheaval. Through incisive satire, vivid characterizati…