直观的感悟与理性的分析——中西小说理论比较

Intuitive Comprehension Vs.Rational Analysis:A Comparative Study of Western Novel Theories and Chinese Ones

中国小说理论的特点是直观、审美,西方小说理论的特点为逻辑、分析。究其原因,中国的帝制文化抑制了对原因的寻根究底。西方个人文化则将该精神发扬光大。前者通俗易懂,能多层次评点作品。后者分析、归纳、总结创作规律,推动小说的发展。

The character of Chinese novel theory are direct and esthetic. The character of Western novel theory are logical and analytical. The reason is the Chinese emperor-oriented culture restrains inquring deeply into the reason. On the contray, the Westem individual-oriented culture enhances the spirit. The former is easy to understand and can commend through different points. The latter analysizes, induces and sums up the law, so it furthers the novel creation.