唐代写梦小说的叙事时间探析

Analysis of Narration Time in Tang Dream-novels

与唐代其他题材作品相较,写梦小说在叙事时间方面的特殊之处,就在于作者必须同时处理现实和梦境两个时间系统的共存并置与交错分离;这些叙事时间的处理,使唐代写梦小说产生独特的趣味与寓意。作品借由梦与时间的幻化,透露出唐代士人内心对挣脱社会既定价值观的渴望,也展现了士人对自己生命走向与意义的反思。

Compared with works of other topics in Tang Dynasty, dream-novels＇ narration time is special in that the author must deal with the coexistence and separation of two time-systems of reality and dreams. The handling of narrative time attaches unique fun and implication to Tang dream-novels. With illusion between dream and time, these novels not only reflect Tang scholars~ strong desire to break away from established social values but also demonstrate their reconsideration about new vision and meaning of their lives.