菲利普·罗斯新现实主义小说叙事空间及主题意蕴

Narrative Space and Thematic Significance of Philip Ross's Neo-realist Novels

在众多美国当代小说家中,菲利普·罗斯无疑是最为突出的一位。在后期的小说创作中,他表现出对现实的极大关注,作品都是以社会现实和历史事件为背景,小说中主人公的悲惨命运折射出整个美国社会潜在的生存危机。为了突出这一主题,作者对传统的后现代主义的叙事手法进行创新,把时空穿梭和叙事浓缩等手法融合在一起,在作品中表达了对人类命运的关怀和担忧,这一时期也是菲利普·罗斯小说创作的重要转型时期。

Among many contemporary American novelists,Philip Ross is undoubtedly the most prominent one.In his later works,he shows great concern for reality.His works this period are all based on social reality and historical events.The tragic fate of the hero in the novels reflect the potential survival crisis of the whole American society.In order to highlight this theme,the author innovates the traditional post-modernist narrative techniques,combines space-time shuttle with narrative concentration,and expresses the concern and worry about human destiny.This period is also an important transition of Philip Ross’s novel creation.