Which collection of classical mythological novels was as famous as Journey to the West?

Journey to the West was one of the four famous Chinese classical novels. It was about the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang and his three disciples, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand, who went to India to obtain the scriptures after going through 81 difficulties. The novel depicted a wealth of characters, showing the good and evil of human nature, the transformation of moral concepts, etc. It also integrated elements such as myths and legends, Taoism, Buddhism, etc. It was a classic work with profound cultural heritage.

Both Journey to the West and the Investiture of the Gods are classical mythological novels, but Journey to the West is one of the four great masterpieces because it is a classic in the history of Chinese novels, widely praised and influenced generations of readers. Although the Investiture of the Gods was also an important classical mythological novel, it was not generally regarded as one of the four great novels due to its complicated plot and controversy.

"Journey to the West" was one of the four famous novels in ancient China. It told the story of the four main characters, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang, who went to the Western Heaven to obtain scriptures after going through 81 difficulties. In Journey to the West, the world was divided into three parts: the East Ocean Dragon Palace, Mount Hua, and Chang 'an City where Tang Sanzang lived. The Dragon King of the East Ocean Dragon Palace fell in love with his niece, but was opposed by the other Dragon Kings. So they decided to send Sun Wukong and the other four to learn the scriptures so that Tang Sanzang could go to the West Heaven to get the scriptures. Huaguang Fairy lived on Mount Hua. She sent Sun Wukong to steal the scriptures so that Tang Sanzang could successfully obtain the scriptures. Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang and the others launched a fierce battle and finally succeeded in stealing the scriptures. However, Fairy Huaguang caught them and exiled them to the human world. On the way to get the scriptures, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Monk Sand had different opinions with Tang Sanzang for various reasons. However, with the help of Tang Sanzang, they finally overcame many difficulties and finally arrived at the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures. In this process, Sun Wukong and the other main characters also experienced many life and death tests and became legendary figures in myths and legends.

Journey to the West was one of the classics of ancient Chinese literature and was regarded as the peak of Chinese mythological novels. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West"), who went to the Western Heaven to obtain scriptures after 81 difficulties. This story contained rich mythological elements such as Sun Wukong's supernatural powers, Zhu Bajie's gluttony and laziness, Monk Sand's loyalty and bravery, and Tang Sanzang's compassion, etc. Journey to the West not only depicted a magical journey to learn from the scriptures, but also reflected the politics, religion, culture and other aspects of ancient Chinese society. It was widely praised and had a far-reaching influence, becoming an important chapter in the history of Chinese literature and also known as a classic in the history of world literature.

Journey to the West was an important technique in the creation of classical novels. Through the rich twists and turns of the plot, it completed an epic story depicting the journey of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand to protect Tang Sanzang's journey to the West. In the process, they experienced countless adventures and challenges, met all kinds of monsters and immortals, and made many useful friends. Through such a rich and complicated plot, Journey to the West successfully created a series of distinct characters, allowing readers to have a deeper understanding of each character's inner world and behavior motives. It also made an important contribution to the development of classical novels and became a classic in the history of Chinese literature.

Yes, Journey to the West, written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Chengen, was one of the most famous mythical novels in ancient China and a classic in the history of Chinese literature. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand, who protected Tang Sanzang and went through eighty-one difficulties to obtain the true scripture. Journey to the West, with its fantastic stories, rich characters, ingenious plot structure and profound thoughts, created a precedent for Chinese mythological novels and had a profound influence on the creation of later novels.

Journey to the West was an ancient Chinese mythological novel written by Wu Chengen, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty. This novel was based on the story of the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang's journey to the west to obtain scriptures. It described the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang who finally succeeded in obtaining the true scriptures after going through 81 difficulties. This novel was hailed as a classic in the history of Chinese literature, which had a profound impact on the inheritance and development of Chinese culture.

Ancient Chinese mythological novels such as Journey to the West were written through many. These myths were described from different angles. In the process of creation, these historical stories, folklore and other materials were adapted and created according to their own ideas and creativity. They would try their best to retain the characters and plots in the original story and cut and modify them as needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the work. After the writing was completed, these works would be sorted out and edited, and would be reviewed and revised many times to ensure that the language was smooth and fluent, and the plot was logical and coherent. In the end, these works would be published into different forms of works such as novels, operas, and essays, and would be widely disseminated and passed down.

The first 20 chapters of Journey to the West in classical Chinese are summarized as follows: Lingtai Kingdom This chapter tells the story of the Lingtai Kingdom. The king of the kingdom heard that Sun Wukong could learn from the scriptures and asked him for help. Sun Wukong went to Lingtai Kingdom and had a debate with the king and ministers. In the end, he won their trust and support. Banana Fan This chapter tells the story of Sun Wukong going to the banana fan production area to find a fan. On his journey, he met the Bull Demon King, Princess Iron Fan, and the others. He had an intense battle with them. In the end, Sun Wukong got the banana fan and took it to Chang 'an. Flaming Mountain This chapter tells the story of Sun Wukong who went to the Flaming Mountain to find the truth and defeated the demon king of the Flaming Mountain. Then he went to the Bull Demon King's house to rescue Princess Iron Fan and went to Chang 'an with her. Kingdom of Women This chapter tells the story of Sun Wukong's journey to the Kingdom of Women. On his journey, he met the daughters of the king and his ministers and helped them escape the pursuit of the demon king. Later, he went to Chang 'an and met Tang Sanzang and others. Wuzhuang Taoist Temple This chapter tells the story of Sun Wukong going to Wuzhuang Taoist Temple to look for demons. On his journey, he met the demon Red Boy and helped him escape the pursuit of the Demon King. After that, he went to Chang 'an to meet up with Tang Sanzang and the others. The Golden Cicada Master This chapter tells the story of the encounter between the Golden Cicada Master and Sun Wukong. During the journey, the Golden Cicada Master introduced them to the dangers and difficulties of the journey and encouraged them to persevere in pursuing their goals. Bull Demon King This chapter described the battle between Sun Wukong and the Bull Demon King.

Journey to the West was a classic Chinese literary masterpiece. The author was the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Chengen. The novel tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (or the "Journey to the West"), who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. The main plot and background of the story were as follows: The story took place in the Tang Dynasty. It was about Sun Wukong and the other four people who embarked on a journey to India to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures. On the way, they encountered many demons and dangers, including monsters, devils, immortals, and so on. They had also communicated with the King of India and learned about Indian culture and knowledge. In the end, they successfully retrieved the Buddhist scriptures and brought back China's native culture. "Journey to the West" was hailed as a classic in the history of Chinese literature, not only in China, but also in the world, enjoying a high reputation. The novel was also adapted into TV series, movies, anime, and other forms, which were deeply loved by the audience.