Journey to the West
Journey to the West
Adapted by Mary Zimmerman
From the translation of Hsi-Yu Chi by Anthony C. Yu
ISBN: 9780810120921
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Overview
This adaptation of the late 16th-century classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, based on Anthony C. Yu’s translation, takes as its point of departure the true story of a 7th-century monk and his fabled pilgrimage from China to India in search of sacred texts. The original is the story of the mischievous Monkey and his physical and spiritual journey, encountering spirits, gods, demigods, demons, mythical creatures and more along the way to enlightenment. Mixing whimsy with spiritual weight, Zimmerman’s version combines comedy, adventure and satire in a moving allegory of human perseverance.
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Details
- Genre: Fantasy, Adaptation (Literature), Fable/Folktale
- Time Period: 16th Century/Elizabethan
- Cast Attributes: Ensemble Cast, Expandable Casting
- Target Audience: Adult
Authors
Mary Zimmerman
Mary Zimmerman is the recipient of a 1998 MacArthur Fellowship, the 2002 Tony Award for Best Director of a Play and numerous Jeff Awards (including Best Production and Best Direction). She is an Artistic Associate of Goodman Theatre, a member of Lookingglass Theatre Company a ...