小说与历史的互证——以《假虎威古玩流殃,奋鹰击书生仗义》为例

Mutual Verification between Novel and History——Taking the novel Wang Chen plundered calligraphy and painting while scholars rebelled for example

明朝成化年间,王臣在苏州索括书画、古玩,引起了秀才的抗议活动,这在史学典籍和小说中都有记载。值得注意的是,由于地位立场、关注角度和操作方式的不同,两者在记述上呈现出不同的侧重,从而使小说对此事件的记载有弥补史学典籍不足之作用。本文的研究表明,小说虽有虚构成分,但如果采用合适的运用方式,小说也是很好的史料。

Wang Chen plundered calligraphy and painting in the city Suzhou during the reign of Cheng Hua in Ming Dynasty, which caused scholars＇ rebellion. It has been recorded by many Chinese historical classics and novels. Because of the differences in status, angle and manner of viewers, novel can reinforce historical classics in this event. Although novel has imaginary elements, it can also be viewed as historical date if used rationally.