传承、建构与反思—解读阿克罗伊德作品中的“英国性”

Englishness in Peter Ackroyd's Works

作为一名后现代作家,阿克罗伊德与其他后现代作家既有相似之处又有根本区别。他具有强烈的历史意识,对民族文化传统怀有深厚的情感和历史使命感,历史始终是他创作的素材和灵感源泉。因此,他的作品虽然丰富多样,但具有内在一致性,主旨是通过对伦敦的历史书写探讨"英国性"。

Peter Ackroyd has a unique perception of literary creation. As a postmodern writer, Ackroyd shows both similarities and differences from many of his contemporaries. With a strong historical sense, he possesses a passion and sense of responsibility for the historical tradition of English culture, and history has always been the subject and inspiration of his writing. Although his works vary in subjects, they all strive for ＂Englishness＂ by way of rewriting the history of London.