麦尔维尔研究的集大成之作——评杨金才《赫尔曼·麦尔维尔的现代阐释》

《赫尔曼·麦尔维尔的现代阐释》是杨金才20多年麦尔维尔研究的选论。该著作立足当下意识形态高度,对麦尔维尔进行重新定位,在深入考察麦尔维尔个人经历、创作思想以及系统梳理麦尔维尔作品的基础上,从多元维度对文本进行深入细读、重点剖析和系统评价,考察其主题思想、叙事方式及作家的艺术品位和价值取向。著作揭示了麦尔维尔世界观的矛盾性及其对西方殖民主义所持的暧昧态度,充分展现了新时期美国经典作家研究的东方视角和中国声音,拓展了麦尔维尔研究范式,将国内麦尔维尔研究推向新的高度。

Herman Melville Reconsidered.＂ A New Interpretation marks Yang Jincai＇s achievements in his more than 20-year pursuit of Melville Studies. From a standpoint of current ideological concerns, the book re-evaluates Melville comprehensively through close reading and multifaceted analysis of his production based on a keen scrutiny of his personal life, writing mode and a systematic study of his works. This book explores the theme, narrative mode, aesthetics of Melville＇s works and his value orientation. By disclosing his ambiguous attitude to imperialism and contradictory world outlook, the book fully demonstrates Melville＇s Oriental perspectives and a Chinese scholar＇s critical insight which heralds Melville scholarship for a new phase in China.