重读蒲柏的英雄滑稽诗《夺发记》

Reality or Fantasy,Decorum or Humor:Rereading of Pope's The Rape of the Lock

亚历山大.蒲柏是18世纪最伟大的诗人,作为英国启蒙时代的代表,推崇理性主义。十九世纪,他的名声一度跌落;20世纪以来,他因其诗歌的高度艺术性重振声名。尤其是《夺发记》,成为戏仿史诗的经典,为诗歌爱好者提供了解史诗和传统诗歌的上乘之作。

Alexander Pope was the greatest poet in the 18th century,and as an advocate of the Enlightenment,he was one of the first to introduce rationalism to England.In 19th century his fame eclipsed,but after 20th century he regained his reputation for artistry of his poetry.His mock epic The Rape of the Lock is essence of its kind in English literature,providing an excellent example for poem lovers in knowledge of epic and traditional poetry.