How many people have actually finished reading the original work of Journey to the West?

I don't think there's a precise count. However, finishing a novel is no easy feat and many people give up along the way. Those who do complete it usually have a lot of determination and a well-planned writing schedule.

Reading the original Journey to the West: Journey to the West was a classic Chinese mythological novel. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand, three immortals who assisted Tang Sanzang to go to the West to obtain scriptures. This novel not only depicted the style of ancient Chinese mythology, but also integrated Buddhism, Taoism and other thoughts, which had extremely high artistic and cultural value. When I read this novel, I felt the profound philosophy and wisdom contained in it. Sun Wukong encountered various challenges and difficulties during his journey to the Western Paradise, but he always managed to overcome all obstacles and finally succeeded in obtaining the sutra. This made me realize the importance of courage, wisdom, and perseverance. At the same time, the novel also contains many life philosophy, such as "the world is unpredictable, life is short" and "respect others, tolerance of others" and other ideas, which have great enlightenment for my future life and work. In addition, the characters in the novel were also very vivid and unique. Sun Wukong's wit, Zhu Bajie's gluttony, and Friar Sand's loyalty left a deep impression on people. In the process of reading, I could also feel the emotions and personality factors behind these characters, which made me understand the complexity of human nature more deeply. In short, reading Journey to the West was a very beneficial experience. This novel not only made me feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture, but also made me deeply understand the philosophy and wisdom of life. In the future, I will continue to learn from this novel and work hard for my own growth.

Journey to the West was one of the four famous novels in ancient China. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang, who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures after going through 81 difficulties. The story of the novel mainly took place in the Tang Dynasty. It told the story of Sun Wukong and others who fought against all kinds of demons and ghosts on the way to obtain scriptures. At the same time, they also experienced many life situations. They met many good people and many bad people on the road and experienced many thrilling adventures. The content of the novel is rich and colorful, the plot is full of ups and downs, and the characters are full of high literary and artistic value. Among them, there were many classic sentences and plots, such as "The heart is not enough, the snake swallows the elephant","The desire to see a thousand miles to reach a higher level", etc., which are still widely praised and quoted today.

The original novel of Journey to the West was one of the Four Great Classics of Chinese Literature. There were many versions published by People's Literature, and which version was better still needed to be decided according to the reader's personal preferences and needs. Generally speaking, the People's Literature Press's version was more authoritative, with clear typography, smooth text, and detailed annotations. At the same time, the publishing house also published many excellent novels such as Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you want to read the classic Chinese classic novel Journey to the West, you can choose the version of the People's Literature Press or refer to the versions of other well-known publishing houses such as China Youth Press, Shanghai People's Fine Arts Press, etc.

The original Journey to the West novel had five main stories: 1. Sun Wukong's Initial Cultivation: It tells the story of Sun Wukong causing trouble in the Heavenly Palace and being suppressed by Buddha at the foot of the Five Elements Mountain. Later, under the guidance of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Sanzang's enlightenment and the help of the immortals, Sun Wukong was able to enter the Initial Cultivation and obtain remarkable abilities. 2. Sun Wukong's Pilgrimage to the Western Heaven: It tells the story of Sun Wukong and others who went to the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures. They encountered all kinds of monsters and dangers along the way, but they all received the help and protection of Tang Sanzang and others. In the end, they successfully obtained the scriptures and returned to Tang of the East. 3. Zhu Bajie Teases Chang'e: It tells the story of Zhu Bajie's excessive lust on his way to the Western Heaven, which caused all kinds of trouble. He even tried to steal the spiritual peaches but was eventually seen through by Sun Wukong and others. 4. Sha Wujing's Journey to the West: It tells the story of Sha Wujing's journey to the West. Although he is not as eye-catching as Zhu Bajie, he has also made contributions to the journey. 5. White Dragon Horse Pilgrimage to the Western Paradise: It tells the story of the White Dragon Horse on his journey to the Western Paradise. He also contributed to the journey and had some interesting stories with Sun Wukong and others. The above was the main story of the original Journey to the West novel. Of course, there were many other chapters and details that constituted a complete story system.

The original Journey to the West novel had four main stories: 1. The Birth of Sun Wukong: It tells the story of Sun Wukong's birth and growth, as well as his adventures on the way to the scriptures. Havoc in Heaven: It tells the story of Sun Wukong causing a ruckus in the Heavenly Palace and fighting fiercely with the gods in the Heavenly Palace. 3. On the Way to the Buddhist Scriptures: It tells the story of Sun Wukong leading Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand to the Western Heaven to obtain the Buddhist Scriptures. They went through 81 difficulties and finally obtained the true scriptures. 4. The story of the four people who fought fiercely with all kinds of monsters and immortals in the process of obtaining the scriptures from the Western Heaven and finally completed the mission.

The 86 edition of Journey to the West's adaptation of the original was widely recognized by the audience and critics. Here are some comments: 1. Character adaptation: The 86 edition of Journey to the West adapted the main characters in the original work, such as Sun Wukong becoming more mature, Zhu Bajie becoming lazier, and Sha Wujing becoming more loyal and upright. This kind of adaptation made the character's character more in line with the values of modern society. 2. Plot adaptation: The 86 edition of Journey to the West adapted the original plot and added some new plots and story lines to make the whole story more complete and rich. For example, in the original novel, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie encountered many monsters and dangers on their way to the scriptures, but in the 86 edition, these plots were omitted and some new adventures and funny plots were added. 3. Music adaptation: The 86 edition of Journey to the West's background music adapted and interpreted the original music, making the whole story more vivid and touching. The 86 edition of Journey to the West adapted the original work to better present the story so that the audience could better understand and appreciate the story. This kind of adaptation not only allowed the original work to be passed on, but also enriched the content and extension of the story.

Journey to the West has a total of 98 chapters.

Journey to the West has a total of 98 chapters.

The full text of Journey to the West is about 8.69 million words.