反思·批判·守望:论《想象的边际》中的时代强音

Introspection, Critique and Expectation: A Review of The Margin of Imagination

陈众议教授新著《想象的边际》以敏锐的学术眼光、纯熟的问题意识、深切的悲怜情怀和刚直的批判精神,让读者阅读后深受启发。其一,该书通过作家作品的个案分析反思我国的文学研究,体现了一名学者的反思精神,而这种精神正是推动中国文学研究向前发展的内在动力;其二,该书通过剖析当下国内文学市场和学术界出现的不良现象,体现中国学者的批判精神,这是文学创作者必须坚守的态度,也是文学研究者应遵循的导向;其三,该书分析了中国文学研究传统在西方理论影响下逐渐衰微的现状,倡导中国学者应重视和承载民族文化的优良传统与精神基因,方能彰显中国立场,实现与西方的平等对话。一言蔽之,《想象的边际》专注于对当下中国文学研究的反思、对文学怪相的批判、对传统文化精髓的守望以及对未来文学和未来生活的憧憬,是一部不可不读的论著。

The Margin of Imagination is a new book written by Professor Chen Zhongyi, whose keen academic perspective, clear problem consciousness, deep compassionate feelings and straightforward critical spirit enlighten readers profoundly. First, the book reflects the literary research in China through case studies of writers and their works. It shows the introspection of a scholar, which is the inner impetus to the development of literary study in China. Then, the book dissects the undesirable phenomenon in Chinese literary marketplace and academia. It reflects the critical spirit of Chinese scholars, which is not only the attitude that should be kept by literary creators, but also the direction that should be followed by them. Finally, it analyzes the decadent situation of the tradition of Chinese literary study under the influence of the Western theory, and advocates that Chinese scholars should value and promote genes of tradition and spirit of our national culture. Only in that way can we demonstrate the position of China and achieve the equal dialogue with the west. In a word, The Margin of Imagination focuses on the introspection of Chinese literary study at present, the critique of literature grimace, the expectation of the quintessence of traditional culture, and the longing for a bright future of literature and life.