Wu Cheng'en
Wu Cheng'en was a Chinese novelist and poet of the Ming Dynasty, believed to have lived from 1500-1582.
He is best known as the probable author of Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
The novel, also known as Monkey, is a fantastical retelling of a Buddhist monk's pilgrimage to India.
Wu's authorship, while widely accepted, is not definitively proven.
His other works include poetry and short stories.
Wu's literary legacy is primarily centered on Journey to the West, which has had a lasting impact on Chinese culture and has been adapted into numerous forms of media over the centuries.
