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The monkey king

Book • 1592
The Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong, is a powerful and mischievous figure who joins the monk Tang Sanzang on a perilous journey to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures.

Alongside other companions like Pigsy and Sandy, they face numerous challenges and adversaries in their quest for enlightenment.

The novel is a blend of adventure, allegory, and social commentary, reflecting themes of human nature and the struggle between good and evil.

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