沈鲸《鲛绡记》素材来源考论

On the Original Story of Shen Jing "Jiaoxiao ji"

明代沈鲸的《鲛绡记》传播甚广,影响深远。但长期以来,戏曲研究者多囿于清人成说,仅从正史中查考宋代人物行谊,遂使本事失考,出现诸如"其姓名事迹,皆属假托"、"事无所本,全出虚幻"等误解。事实上,明代创作家多从小说中汲取素材编演所成,几成惯例。至于《鲛绡记》的本事,主要依据明初李昌祺的文言小说《琼奴传》之人物、事件构建故事情节框架,亦间采《宋史》及《贾云华还魂记》、《香囊记》等小说戏曲素材,以成就一部适应民众欣赏趣味和娱乐需求的著名剧作。

Shen Jing＇s ＂Jiaoxiao ji＂ has widespread transmission and deep influence, but many drama researchers always make a mistake about it＇s original story. They thought the drama is not a fact but a fantasy on the basis of history. In fact, the original story of ＂Jiaoxiao ji＂ comes form ＂Qiongnu ji＂ , History of Song, ＂Jia yun-hua huanhun ji＂ and ＂Xiangnang ji＂, which created a fa- mous drama work is appropriate for normal people＇s appreciation taste and needs of entertainment.