文学史的定位与写作——兼评《英国文学简史》

The History of Literature: its definition and writing Also on A Survey of English Literature

一部好的文学史需要在内容上兼顾文学和历史两方面的内在要求,才能合理地反映文学演变的真实面目。在这种定位的基础上,还需要正确地把握历史叙述和文学评论两者之间的关系。《英国文学简史》成功地处理了上述问题,在历史的叙述中阐明了文学史的意义。在写作上,它也不失文学语言的特色。是一部出色的文学史作品。

A good history of literature must meet inherent requirements both in literature and history, so as to present the .evolution of literature as it is. What＇s more, it should also properly handle the relationship between historical narration and literary comments. A Survey of English Literature has not only successfully solved those issues, but also expounded its significance while narrating the history of literature itself. In writing, this work is not without literary flavor, worthy of being called an excellent history of literature.