早期西夏语文学研究概述

A Brief Account on Early Language of Xixia Research

1931年苏联杰出的西夏学者Н.А.聂历山首次对国际西夏学研究的早期历史作了简要回顾,全面介绍了19世纪末20世纪初各国西夏学研究的重要成果,对西夏文字的创制、构成、发音、推广及其重要辞书、文献,尤其对西夏文释读作出重大贡献的《掌中珠》都作了生动有趣的描述。对我们了解西夏研究历史,总结前辈学人的经验教训,借鉴和完善方法理论,促进西夏研究的繁荣有着重要意义。现据《西夏语文学》译出,希望能为学界提供一些有价值的线索。

Nevski, a distinguished researcher of Xixia of the former Soviet Union, gave a brief review of early history of Xixia research in the world in 1931. In his book, he made an all -round introduction to the important achievements on Xixia research in different countries during the end of 19th century and the early 20th century. In addition, he gave a vivid description of invention, formation, pronunciation, popularization, important dictionaries and literature （ in particular Pearl in Palm which made great contribution to the interpretation and understanding of literature written in Xixia characters） in his work. His work will be helpful to acquaint us with history of Xixia research, draw lessons from early scholars in this field, improve our methodology and theory, and promote the prosperity of Xixia research. Based on Xixia Philology, we are now translating the book, wishing to provide valuable clues for the scholars in this field.