21世纪美国的欧茨研究述评

Oates's Studies in America in the Twentieth Century

21世纪以来,美国的欧茨研究承接20世纪后期的强劲发展势头,在前30年研究的基础上稳步发展,研究成果数量增多,质量有所提高,并在以下四个方面有所突破:日趋细致、深入地研究欧茨的生平及其创作背景;综合分析欧茨40年的小说创作;采用新方法和新思路;研究范围有所拓展。

In this new century （2000 - 2010） Oates＇ s studies in America has been developing prosperously, with the quan- tities and quality of the research achievements making a breakthrough. Oates＇ s studies in America have the following char- acteristics： more careful and profound studies on Oates＇ s life and her writing background; a summarizing analysis of Oates＇ s creation from the angles of society, history and culture; utilizing new methods to interpret Oates＇ s works; expanding the research scope of Oates＇s works.