西遊記

audiobook

西遊記

by Cheng'en Wu

ZH·~12 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

Part 1

31:45
2

Part 2

31:19
3

Part 3

31:40
4

Part 4

31:44
5

Part 5

31:41
6

Part 6

31:36
7

Part 7

31:27
8

Part 8

31:37
9

Part 9

31:38
10

Part 10

31:36

Description

A timeless tale opens with a sweeping vision of the universe’s birth, counting the ages of heaven and earth before turning to a secluded island where a magical stone nurtures a single, wondrous egg. When the wind stirs the stone, it cracks open to reveal a lively monkey, fully formed and brimming with curiosity. He explores the wilds of Flower‑Fruit Mountain, befriending the creatures of the forest and mastering the art of playful survival.

The monkey soon proves his cleverness, rallying the other primates and claiming the title of their sovereign. His reign is marked by joyous feasts, daring tricks, and a growing awareness of mortality that sparks a yearning for everlasting life. Driven by this longing, he sets out beyond his mountain home, seeking the secret teachings of immortals and the path that might free him from the cycle of death.

Details

Language

zh

Duration

~12 hours (748K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Cheng'en Wu

Cheng'en Wu

Best known as the writer traditionally linked to Journey to the West, this Ming-era storyteller is associated with one of the great classics of Chinese literature. His life is only partly documented, which adds a little mystery to the man behind the Monkey King’s world.

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