说理与感悟——论北宋文赋的两种走向

Reasoning and Comprehending——Two Trends in Wenfu of the Northern Song Dynasty

北宋文赋有两种不同的取向。一路受宋初兴起的议论文的影响,突破故有的美学特质,只求说理达意,疏略文采。邵雍创作的《洛阳怀古赋》标志着议论治乱、探究心性的文赋的成熟。另一路以抒发个人的情态意绪为主,以散文语势来抒情写志、抒发深邃的人生感悟,其确立的标志是欧阳修创作的《秋声赋》。

Wenfu of the Northern Song Dynasty takes two orientations: One, influenced by the argumentative writings sprung up in early Song, breaks away from the intrinsic aesthetic trait, and, while seeking argumentation and expressiveness, is lacking in literary grace. Yearning for the Past in Luoyang by Shao Yong marks the maturity of the type of wenfu which comments on the rise and fall of a government and explores human characters. The other, mainly an expression of individual feelings and thoughts, turns to the superiority of prose to disclose emotions, aspirations, and deep understanding of life. The Autumnal Sound by Ouyang Xiu is the mark of its establishment.