y separately published work icon 西遊記 (International) assertion single work   novel  
Alternative title: Journey to the West
Issue Details: First known date: 1592... 1592 西遊記
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One of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, 西遊記 is better known to English-speaking readers as either Journey to the West or, per Arthur Waley's popular abridged version, Monkey.

Adaptations

form y separately published work icon The New Legends of Monkey Jacquelin Perske , Craig Irvin , Samantha Strauss , ( dir. Gerard Johnstone ) Australia New Zealand : See Saw Films Jump Film & TV , 2018-2020 11053700 2018 series - publisher film/TV fantasy historical fiction

An adaptation of 西遊記 (Journey to the West), one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, The Legend of Monkey 'follows a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world.'

Source: Media release (https://tv.press.abc.net.au/the-legend-of-monkey-comes-to-life-for-abc-tvnz-and-netflix). (Sighted: 20/04/2017)

Notes

  • 西遊記 is included in AustLit because of an Australian adaptation.

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