The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3 (Volume 3)

great book set

I did a lot of research and these four volumes for Journey to the West are by far the best option. I know they are a little pricey, but if you wait for certain sales, you can get them for a decent chunk off.

Two thumbs up.

I have many translations of this Chinese classic, as well as the original Chinese version. If you want a real feel for this story, you cannot go wrong with this version. Yes, it is long, but so is the original. If you are looking for a very condensed, but well done version, I would also recommend the Arthur Waley translation!!

This is a wonderful translation of one of the Chinese classics. Don't be intimidated by the length, I never tired of the antics of the original Gang of 4. I felt like I had to pick this series up after seeing so many TV sets in Viet Nam with monkey and pig guys flying around on them, and I'm glad I did.

Anthony Yu grew up hearing the tales of Monkey. While with the University of Chicago he decided to translate this masterpiece, preserving the verse and as well as the prose sections of this classic work. One of the great pieces of Chinese literature (along with Dreams of Red Mansions, Three Kingdoms, Outlaws of the Marsh, etc.). The verse will be stiff at times (Chinese verse into English is always a challenge), while references will easily escape a Western audience, it is still enjoyable for the many adventures, philosophical leanings and even comedic elements that give this classic a timeless feel. For all it's flaws there really is no better translation into English.

Although the footnotes sometimes get onerous, they really are necessary for a complete understanding of the culture and content behind this book. I recommend this, and all the other volumes in this series by Mr. Yu, to anyone interested in the culture, history and/or Tao! Well worth reading.

Of course, this is Chinese culture. If you know Sun Wu Kong you know Chinese people. This edition is scholarly and brings the Jenner edition up to date.

Althoutgh its sometimes hard to read novel for non-native english, I really enjoy every single page of it. It really pulls in reader, as it’s full of fantasy, sometimes provocative, full of suprises and teachings.

A book worth reading. Although reading the whole series in order is advisable. Enjoy the endless Wisdom offered

excellent

These books, all four are very good read. Very entertaining and kept me occupied for a long time. Written in very simple English.

Just about every chapter ends on a cliff hanger, urging you to read on to find out what happens. Though this is quite a long novel, spread here over four books, it never gets boring.