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Journey to the West, a fantasy fiction, was written by Wu Cheng’en of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. It has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia. Monkey, is an abridged translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese novel, by British English orientalist and sinologist Arthur Waley. Originally published in 1942, Monkey remains one of the most-read English-language versions of the novel.
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Chapter 1 Monkey is Born
THERE was a rock that since the creation of the world had been worked upon by the pure essences of Heaven and the fine savours of Earth, the vigour of sunshine and the grace of moonlight, till at last it became magically pregnant and one day split open, giving birth to a stone egg, about as big as a playing ball.
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Chapter 2 The Demon of Havoc
MONKEY was so pleased with his new name that he skipped up and down in front of the Patriarch, bowing to express his gratitude.
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Chapter 3 Monkey's Magic Iron Cudgel
MONEKY, having returned in triumph, after slaying the Demon of Havoc and snatching the demon's huge cutlass, practised sword-play every day and taught the small monkeys how to sharpen bamboos with spears, make wooden swords and banners to carry.
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Chapter 4 Great Sage, Equal of Heaven
WHEN they and mounted together for a little while, Monkey forgot all about the Star Spirit and soon left him far behind; and when he reached the southern gate of Heaven, the Spirit was out of sight.
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Chapter 5 The Peach Banquet
MONKEY knew nothing about official matters, and it was fortunate that all he had to do was to mark his name on a list.
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Chapter 6 The Battle with the Magician
SO the great Sage quietly rested, while the hosts of Heaven encompassed him.