一个俄国人的中国南柯梦——论佩列文《苏联太守传》中的中国文化元素

A Russian Dream of Nanke in China: Chinese Elements in Pelevin's Tai Shou Chuan USSR

中国文化元素不仅是佩列文反映异国世界的文化元素,亦是构建其文学帝国的重要手段。佩列文短篇小说《苏联太守传》糅合了"南柯一梦"、"蚂蚁缘槐"、"万物皆空"等中国文化元素,构建了佩氏小说独特的诗学建构与哲理阐释。佩列文以中国唐代传奇的典故架构讲述俄罗斯本身之事,既展现出作者对中国文化的深刻理解与独特表达,亦在某种程度上体现了中国文化元素的普世价值与哲思意蕴。

In Victor Pelevin’s writings, Chinese elements not only reflect his vision of a foreign culture but also provide an important means of constructing his literary empire. As an example of his characteristic style and philosophical overtone, Pelevin’s short story "Tai Shou Chuan USSR" draws on Tang-dynasty Chinese tales such as the dream of Nanke, the dream of tree-climbing ants and their moral about the emptiness of everything. Telling a Russian story with these Chinese allusions, Pelevin not only shows his profound understanding of traditional Chinese culture, but also suggests its universal value and philosophical implication.