Introduction to the author of Journey to the West

Journey to the West was a long novel written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Chengen. It was written during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (about 1592 - 1602 AD). The novel was written in the early 17th century. Wu Chengen was one of the famous novelists in ancient China. His novels were famous for their rich imagination, vivid characters and infectious plots. They were hailed as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels. Journey to the West enjoyed a high reputation not only in China but also around the world. It had been translated into many languages and adapted into movies, TV series, cartoons and many other forms.