The Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong, is the beloved protagonist of the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. Dr. Ji Hao will explore this iconic character’s development and role in the epic quest for enlightenment.
Dr. Hao, an associate professor of Chinese studies at the College of the Holy Cross, researches Chinese poetry, fantastic literature, and translation studies. He has published a book on the eighth-century Chinese poet Du Fu (The Reception of Du Fu in Imperial China, Brill, 2017) and several articles on Journey to the West.
Event Start: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 7 pm MST
Event End: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 8 pm MST
Event Location: Online Event
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