论常州词派的比兴理论

Figure of Speech of Changzhou School of the Ci

从宋元至明清 ,于词坛提倡比兴理论者不鲜其人 ,但似乎只有在常州词派产生后 ,比兴理论才形成声势 ,其原因不在于常派理论的本身 ,而是来自一种不可阻挡的历史力量 ,当然在常派比兴论的发展中 ,除了具有时机性的特点外 ,还具有批判性和通变性的特点 ,这几方面的作用才使常派比兴论“渐盛”并产生深远的影响。然而从常州词派的理论与创作实践来看 ,其历史的局限性也是比较明显的 ,对此应有所认识。

A study of the figure of speech of Changzhou school of the Ci is carried out in the aspects of formation and development. The essence of the theory and the rapid development of the theory under specific circumstances is discovered. The theory is appreciated as contemporary, distinct, and versatile, while at the same time, its limitations are pointed out.