古代创作动力论的生命学阐释

A physiological explanation for the motive power of writing

创作动力论是古代文论的一个重要层面,并自成系统。古代创作动力论的真正根源, 是作家的生命需求。“发愤著书”说,“经国之大业、不朽之盛事”说和“著文自娱”说是古代文学创作最重要的动力形式。这三种动力形式都与作家生命密切相关:“发愤著书”是作家生命压抑之宣泄;“经国之大业、不朽之盛事”是作家生命本质之实现;“著文自娱”是作家生命节律之需要。

The theory of motive power is an important part of ancient literature theory.The real motive power of writing lies in the physiological need of the writer. Theories such as“working hard to write books” ,“writing is a noble and eternal profession” ,“writing for pleasure” ect. are most important forms of motive power of writing for ancient writers. These three forms of motive power was closely related with the writer＇s life.“Working hard to write books” could help to vent his feelings when he felt depressed; “writing is a noble and eternal profession” is a kind of realization of the meaning of his life; and “writing for pleasure” is a need for his life rhythm.