The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 by Anthony C. Yu (English) Pa

Description: The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 by Anthony C. Yu Written in the sixteenth century, this book tells the story of the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of Chinas most famous religious heroes, and his four supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Anthony C. Yus translation of The Journey to the West,initially published in 1983, introduced English-speaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, The Journey to the West tells the story of the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of Chinas most famous religious heroes, and his three supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures. Throughout his journey, Xuanzang fights demons who wish to eat him, communes with spirits, and traverses a land riddled with a multitude of obstacles, both real and fantastical. An adventure rich with danger and excitement, this seminal work of the Chinese literary canonis by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy. With over a hundred chapters written in both prose and poetry, The Journey to the West has always been a complicated and difficult text to render in English while preserving the lyricism of its language and the content of its plot. But Yu has successfully taken on the task, and in this new edition he has made his translations even more accurate and accessible. The explanatory notes are updated and augmented, and Yu has added new material to his introduction, based on his original research as well as on the newest literary criticism and scholarship on Chinese religious traditions. He has also modernized the transliterations included in each volume, using the now-standard Hanyu Pinyin romanization system. Perhaps most important, Yu has made changes to the translation itself in order to make it as precise as possible. One of the great works of Chinese literature, The Journey to the West is not only invaluable to scholars of Eastern religion and literature, but, in Yus elegant rendering, also a delight for any reader. Author Biography Anthony C. Yu is the Carl Darling Buck Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago. Table of Contents Preface to Revised Edition Preface to First Edition Abbreviations Introduction 1 The divine root conceives, its source revealed; Mind and nature nurtured, the Great Dao is born. 2 Fully awoke to Bodhis wondrous truths, He cuts off Mara, returns to the root, and joins Primal Spirit. 3 Four Seas and a Thousand Mountains all bow to submit; From Ninefold Darkness ten species names are removed. 4 Appointed a BanHorse, could he be content? Named Equal to Heaven, hes still not appeased. 5 Disrupting the Peach Festival, the Great Sage steals elixir; With revolt in Heaven, many gods would seize the fiend. 6 Guanyin, attending the banquet, inquires into the cause; The Little Sage, exerting his power, subdues the Great Sage. 7 From the Eight Trigrams Brazier the Great Sage escapes; Beneath the Five Phases Mountain, Mind Monkey is still. 8 Our Buddha makes scriptures to impart ultimate bliss; Guanyin receives the decree to go up to Changan. 9 Chen Guangrui, going to his post, meets disaster; Monk River Float, avenging his parents, repays his roots. 10 The Old Dragon Kings foolish schemes transgress Heavens decree; Prime Minister Weis letter seeks help from an official of the dead. 11 Having toured the Underworld, Taizong returns to life; Having presented melons and fruits, Liu Quan marries again. 12 The Tang emperor, firmly sincere, convenes a Grand Mass; Guanyin, in epiphany, converts Gold Cicada. 13 In the den of tigers, the Gold Star brings deliverance; At Double-Fork Ridge, Boqin detains the monk. 14 Mind Monkey returns to the Right; The Six Robbers vanish from sight. 15 At Serpent Coil Mountain, the gods give secret protection; At Eagle Grief Stream, the Horse of the Will is reined. 16 At Guanyin Hall the monks plot for the treasure; At Black Wind Mountain a monster steals the cassock. 17 Pilgrim Sun greatly disturbs Black Wind Mountain; Guanshiyin brings to submission the bear monster. 18 At Guanyin Hall the Tang Monk leaves his ordeal; At Gao Village the Great Sage casts out the monster. 19 At Cloudy Paths Cave, Wukong takes in Eight Rules; At Pagoda Mountain, Tripitaka receives the Heart Sutra. 20 At Yellow Wind Ridge the Tang Monk meets adversity; In mid- mountain, Eight Rules strives to be first. 21 The Viharapalas prepare lodging for the Great Sage; Lingji of Sumeru crushes the wind demon. 22 Eight Rules fights fiercely at Flowing-Sand River; Moka by order receives Wujings submission. 23 Tripitaka does not forget his origin; The Four Sages test the priestly mind. 24 At Long Life Mountain the Great Immortal detains his old friend; At Five Villages Abbey, Pilgrim steals the ginseng fruit. 25 The Zhenyuan Immortal gives chase to catch the scripture monk; Pilgrim Sun greatly disturbs Five Villages Abbey. Notes Index Review "In 1983, Anthony C. Yus The Journey to the West conveyed intact to readers of English the classic that had enthralled Chinese children for centuries. It taught scholars that the novels many poems were as important as its prose. This new version draws on thirty years of the authors further studies in literature and religion. It traces one theme after another to the Quanzhen Daoist movement and its new synthesis of religious thought. The translation is a joy to read, and the introduction and commentary reveal the deep foundations on which this fantastic tale of adventure is built."--Nathan Sivin "University of Chicago" Review Quote "In 1983, Anthony C. Yus The Journey to the West conveyed intact to readers of English the classic that had enthralled Chinese children for centuries. It taught scholars that the novels many poems were as important as its prose. This new version draws on thirty years of the authors further studies in literature and religion. It traces one theme after another to the Quanzhen Daoist movement and its new synthesis of religious thought. The translation is a joy to read, and the introduction and commentary reveal the deep foundations on which this fantastic tale of adventure is built." Details ISBN0226971325 Edition Description Revised Language English ISBN-10 0226971325 ISBN-13 9780226971322 Media Book Format Paperback Translator Anthony C. Yu Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Translated from Chinese Edited by Anthony C. Yu Illustrations 1 halftone, 3 line drawings Birth 1938 Short Title JOURNEY TO THE WEST V01 REV/E Edition Revised edition UK Release Date 2012-12-21 Year 2012 NZ Release Date 2012-12-21 Author Anthony C. 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