Episode notes
In the fourth episode of Letters from a Double Moon, Nahima takes you on an epic journey through an ancient and mythological China. Journey to the West is indeed epic in proportions, and tonight we take a peek into the very first installment, translated by W. J. F. Jenner.
Follow the adventures of the Handsome Monkey King, Pig, Friar Sand, and Priest Sanzang, their master, as they journey to fetch their scriptures for a holy mass. Listen on to find out more about their madcap adventures and why this 16th century book has stood the test of time. Join us for a wild ride into a vast and undeniably superb world.
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Keywords
16th century literaturewu chengenjourney to the westforeign language pressfirst editionchinese classicliteratureepicw j f jenner