章学诚论“虚构”和“奇”

Zhang Xuecheng's perspectives on "makeup" and "peculiarity"

章学诚从"文以明道"的观点出发,认为文章必须明理、经世致用,同时他对文学创作本身及其规律诸如虚构和奇特等都有着较深刻的认识。他的虚构和奇特观既有时代的特点又有自己的独特之处。

Zhang Xuecheng believes that essays should express Tao, that is, essays must make the truth clear and be useful to reality. Zhang also has insights on literature ereation itself and its law such as makeup and peculiarity. And his perspectives on makeup and peculiarity have not only the characteristivs of his time but also his unique features.