--- product_id: 78256536 title: "The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1" price: "€ 79.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/78256536-the-journey-to-the-west-revised-edition-volume-1 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 **Price:** € 79.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 - **How much does it cost?** € 79.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/78256536-the-journey-to-the-west-revised-edition-volume-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Anthony C. Yu&;s translation of The Journey to the West ,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, The Journey to the West 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. Throughout 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 canonis by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy. With over a hundred chapters written in both prose and poetry, The Journey to the West 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. The 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 modernized the transliterations included in each volume, using the now-standard Hanyu Pinyin romanization system. Perhaps most important, Yu has made changes to the translation itself in order to make it as precise as possible. One of the great works of Chinese literature, The Journey to the West is not only invaluable to scholars of Eastern religion and literature, but, in Yu&;s elegant rendering, also a delight for any reader. Review: Overall, of good quality. - The book was in good condition and it's quite well worth it's price. The translation is also of top-notch quality. Overall, it's an excellent one to read if u want "The Journey to the West " in English... Review: Good read - Translation is good. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #17,894 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #132 in Religious & Spiritual Fiction #809 in Classic Fiction (Books) #961 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,054 Reviews | ## Images ![The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813eDw9mPGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall, of good quality. *by D***I on 8 August 2025* The book was in good condition and it's quite well worth it's price. The translation is also of top-notch quality. Overall, it's an excellent one to read if u want "The Journey to the West " in English... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by D***I on 7 August 2025* Translation is good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The journey to West *by A***S on 10 October 2025* Excelente! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 (Volume 1) - The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 2 (Volume 2) - The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 3 (Volume 3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/78256536-the-journey-to-the-west-revised-edition-volume-1](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/78256536-the-journey-to-the-west-revised-edition-volume-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*