文化寓言的转型与承续——论王安忆《长恨歌》与《天香》的美学嬗变

Transformation and Inheritance of Cultural Allegories——Aesthetic Transmutation about Wang An-yi's Chang Hen Ge and Tian Xiang

上海精神是王安忆小说的主题之一,她在不同的时代寓之以不同的形式。《长恨歌》与《天香》以不同的审美方式回溯了上海文化的精神气象,显示了王安忆创作的纵向承续与转型变异。《长恨歌》中的王琦瑶是上海城市精神中优雅精致文化的象征,《天香》则描摹了几代天香园人对刺绣的精湛追求,成就了艺魂诗心的高贵品质。不论是王琦瑶个体式的娇艳姿态,还是天香园人集体式的群芳潜质,都凝结了王安忆对新旧上海文化的批判性反思。

Shanghai Spirit was one of the themes of Wang Anyi＇ s novels, and she presented different forms in different ages, Chang Hen Ge and Tian Xiang backdated the spirit of Shanghai culture, showing the vertical inheritance and transmutation of Wang Anyi＇ s creation. Wang Qiyao in Chang Hen Ge was a symbol of elegant and exquisite culture in Shanghai City Spirit, while Tian Xiang depic ted several generations of folk artists＇ pursuit on exquisite embroider, having the gracious quality with art and poetry. Whether the in dividual charming pose by Wang Qiyao, or the collective potentials from those folk artists focused Wang Anyi＇ s critical reflection on the old and new Shanghai culture.