{"title":"Anthony Yu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the esteemed scholar and translator, Anthony Yu. Best known for his remarkable translation of \"The Journey to the West\", Yu has become a pivotal figure in bringing this iconic Chinese classic to a wider audience. His work bridges the cultural and linguistic gap, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony Yu's translation of \"The Journey to the West\" is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Through Yu's insightful annotations and commentary, readers gain a deeper understanding of this epic adventure. The series, which includes \u003cem\u003eThe Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers an evocative glimpse into the spiritual and fantastical world of ancient China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both general fiction enthusiasts and those interested in world literature, Anthony Yu's contributions have enriched the literary landscape. Whether you are revisiting the classic tale or discovering it for the first time, Yu's translations promise an enlightening and immersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-journey-to-the-west-revised-edition-volume-3-by-anthony-yu-9780226971377","title":"The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony C. Yu’s translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Journey to the West\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey to the West\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China’s most famous religious heroes, and his three supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout 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 canon is by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over a hundred chapters written in both prose and poetry, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey to the West\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 modernised the transliterations included in each volume, using the now-standard Hanyu Pinyin romanisation system. Perhaps most important, Yu has made changes to the translation itself in order to make it as precise as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great works of Chinese literature, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey to the West\u003c\/i\u003e is not only invaluable to scholars of Eastern religion and literature, but, in Yu’s elegant rendering, also a delight for any reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796818579692,"sku":"9780226971377","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21942053482268.jpg?v=1757111381"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anthony-yu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}