The Journey to the West translated by Anthony C. Yu is the acclaimed English translation of one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese Literature, traditionally attributed to Wu Cheng'en. This epic tale follows the Buddhist monk Xuanzang (Tripitaka) and his extraordinary companions—the Monkey King (Sun Wukong), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), and Sha Wujing (Sandy)—on their perilous pilgrimage to India to obtain sacred Buddhist scriptures. Blending mythology, fantasy, adventure, humor, and profound religious symbolism, the novel explores themes of self-cultivation, enlightenment, loyalty, redemption, perseverance, and the triumph of wisdom over adversity. Anthony C. Yu's translation is widely praised for its scholarly accuracy, literary elegance, and extensive annotations.