论《日落公园》中保罗·奥斯特的纽约书写

On Paul Auster's Writing of New York in Sunset Park

当代美国作家保罗·奥斯特2010年出版的小说《日落公园》延续了作家持续关注的城市主题,但写作风格较之前的作品有很大不同。奥斯特在小说中以现实主义的笔调再现了政治、经济危机侵袭之下城市所暴露出的问题,并强调个体应通过艺术和身体感知来认识自我、体知生存的意义。小说对纽约的再现反映出奥斯特意识到"9·11"事件和金融危机过后归属感、个人与空间相对稳固的关系是纽约市民的心理需要,因而企图在叙事上缓释由于失业、失去住房、安全隐患所引发的创伤,以巩固纽约民众对城市的认同。

Published in 2010, Sunset Park concerns the theme that figures largely in Paul Auster＇s previ- ous writings, i.e. contemporary American urban life. Yet it shifts away from the typical Auster style. In the novel, Auster lays bare urban problems in New York against the backdrop of the political and economic crisis. The solutions suggested by Auster are artistic practices and a return to corporeal sensibility, which, he be- lieves can help individuals understand themselves and the meaning of life. Auster＇s representation of New York in Sunset Park indicates he is aware that in the post era of ＂9/11＂ and economic downturn, the sense of be- longing and individuals＇ strong ties with space are psychological needs of New York citizens. He intends to ap- pease the pressure brought about by unemployment, homelessness, and security threats through a soft account of New York, thus strengthening New York residents＇ identification with the city.