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Monkey: Folk Novel of China (Paperback)

by Arthur Waley (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press; Reissue edition (25 Aug 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0802130860
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802130860
  • Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.8 x 2.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 83,853 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've ever read in my life....so far., 10 Oct 1998
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One of the best books I've read in all my life. The characters have been borrowed and turned into many different characters in film and animation, but to read the original makes all the imitations pale in comparison. Minus a few chapters, Mr. Waley has achieved the unthinkable: the best western translation of one of China's best kept secrets. A stone monkey, brought to life by the powers of heaven and earth and how he was never satisfied until he got everything he wanted, by any means neccesary. Top notch!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful intrduction to Asian thought and religion by fo, 20 Mar 1999
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A wonderful introduction to Asian thought and religion by folk tale. The Monkey who comes to life from stone, becomes an earthly Hercules like demi-god emissary between the Heavens and Earth. Impossible not to like his haughtiness, including the philosphical/mystical name for himself ..."Aware of Vacuity" ... that Monkey displays, including his battles and accomplishments ... wearing well the title of "Great Sage ....Equal of Heaven".

Arthur Waley is one of the finest English translators of Chinese literature; and is also known for his fine edition of the Book of Songs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful intrduction to Asian thought and religion by fo, 20 Mar 1999
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A wonderful introduction to Asian thought and religion by folk tale. The Monkey who comes to life from stone, becomes an earthly Hercules like demi-god emissary between the Heavens and Earth. Impossible not to like his haughtiness, including the philosphical/mystical name for himself ..."Aware of Vacuity" ... that Monkey displays, including his battles and accomplishments ... wearing well the title of "Great Sage ....Equal of Heaven".

Arthur Waley is one of the finest English translators of Chinese literature; and is also known for his fine edition of the Book of Songs.

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