There are 7 kinds in Ming Dynasty, which can be divided into 3 systems:

Numerous version systems, including Shi Ben and Li Pingben;

Simplified version, including Zhu Ben and Yang Ben;

Delete this system, including Yang Min Zhai Ben, Tang Yan Ben and Min Zhai Tang Ben.

There are 7 kinds in Qing dynasty, which can also be divided into 3 systems:

The system of deleting this book includes certificate, true interpretation, original intention, original intention and annotation;

Traditional system, that is, new version;

Transcript system, namely Journey to the West.

Here are four books (all of which can be bought). First, the world book.

The full name is The Journey to the West. Because of the words "Jinling Shidetang Zixing" at the head of many volumes, it is called Shidetang edition, which is one of the most important editions in The Journey to the West and was first seen in the existing The Journey to the West edition system. The Journey to the West collating edition is recommended below, which is based on world books. Second, Li Pingben

The full name is Mr Li Zhuowu's criticism of The Journey to the West. Li Ping Ben is an important version of The Journey to the West after Tang Ben. From the text, Li Pingben is the closest to Shiben, and the number of words in Shiben is roughly the same, unlike some later versions which abridged The Journey to the West's original text.

Third, the proof book.

The full name is "Newly Published Documentary of The Journey to the West Ancient Books". Commentators are Wang and Huang. Fourth, the new version.

The full name is new journey to the west. This edition is not only the only copy in Qing Dynasty, but also supplements the story related to Tang Priest's life experience, so it is the most comprehensive edition in the evolution history of The Journey to the West edition.