《古今名剧合选》选剧标准管窥

On the Criterion of Selecting Drama of The Anthology of Ancient and Modern Drama

《古今名剧选》共选录元明杂剧56种,通过对入选剧作及剧中评点的分析,可以看出选编者孟称舜推重元剧、追求词足达情、文律兼美的选剧标准。这些选剧标准既超越了前人的意气之争,又兼顾了创作与表演,场上与场下的现实需求。入选剧本不仅达到以现实为载体借以抒怀的目的,也适应了舞台演出的需要。

The Anthology of Ancient and Modern Drama selected 56 dramas of Yuan and Ming Dynasty. By analysing of the selected drama and the remarks of these dramas, this paper proposes that Meng Chengshun, the editor, held Yuan Drama in high esteem to pursue the criterion of selecting drama, which is that lines should be expressive and affectionate, and the rhyme and rhythm should be elegant. Under this criterion, he not only surpasses the emotional issue of the former drama editor, but also takes into account the practical demand of both creation and performance. The selected drama not only embodies the social reality with the purpose of expressing his idea, but also meets the requireraent of performance.