The Monkey and the Monk: An Abridgment of The Journey to the West

The Monkey and the Monk: An Abridgment of The Journey to the WestAnthony C. Yus celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literatures most beloved classics for English speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yus abridgment of his four volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk, finally distills the epic novels most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of

The essays in this volume give the reader purchase on the seemingly quickening pace of history by considering specific areas of geopolitics today

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Harry Nilsson or Prince releasing a classic album every year (or less)

John and Ronnie Hawkins (includes optional subtitles identifying who is talking)

Yale University Press's Little Histories Series explore the history of the world’s most remarkable people

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Raised in England

Cherries in Aguardiente Syrup with Pistachio Ice Cream

Buggin Out

and brilliantly stylized study of melancholy and redemption from Wes Anderson

and such dramatic events as the Dreyfus Affair and