传说的美学特征

The Aesthetic Characteristics of Legend

传说是民众的语言艺术,是一种流动的文学。它在民众中流传,既是传说的一个根本特征,又是它不断更新、发展的一种独特方式。在传播过程中,它充分发挥民间语言丰富的表现功能和概括能力,"按照美的规律"经过"合理化"加工、修改和补充,创造出瑰丽多姿的想象世界和艺术形象,以反映民众对生活的理性认识和审美趣味。生动活泼的语言形式和传承机制,使得它在形式、内容和功能等方面天然地富有鲜活的自然美特性。

Legend is people＇ s language art and flowing literature. Rapid spreading is its fundamental feature as well as its unique way of constantly updating and developing. In the process of spreading, it brings into full play of the rich performance and generalization of folk language. ＂In accordance with the aesthetic laws,＂ through the ＂rationalized＂ process, amendments and supplements, legend creates the magnificent imaginary world and the artistic image to reflect the people＇ s rational knowledge of life and aesthetic taste. Lively language forms and transmission mechanims make it naturally rich in the forms, contents and functions.