评价理论视角下《玉阶怨》两个英译本的对比研究

A Contrastive Study on Two English Versions of The Jewel Stairs’ Grievance from the Perspective of Appraisal Theory

以李白名诗《玉阶怨》的两个英译本为语料,在系统功能语言学评价理论指导下,对比研究两个英译本中态度资源、级差资源和介入资源的分布,评估原诗与两个英译本之间评价意义资源的转换。评价理论能够启示汉语古诗英译中情感态度和价值观念的传递。研究发现:在两个英译本中,态度、级差、介入意义基本通过补偿或平衡做到了整体对等转换,同时介入意义具有一定的自由度,可做细微灵活调整。不在于评价译本的优劣,而旨在阐释评价理论对于汉语古诗英译的指导价值,并丰富李白诗歌英译研究。

Based on two English versions of Li Bai’s The Jewel Stairs’ Grievance, this paper offers a contrastive study on the distribution of their attitude, gradation and engagement resources and an evaluation on the transformation of appraisal resources between the original and its two English versions under the guidance of Appraisal Theory, which can inspire the translation of attitudes and values in English translation of ancient Chinese poems. It’s discovered that in the two English versions, an overall equivalent transformation of attitude, gradation and engagement has been achieved through addition or balance, and, meanwhile, the engagement resource can tolerate slightly flexible adjustments. This paper is intended not for evaluation of the qualities of two English versions but for explanation of the practical value of Appraisal Theory in the study of English translation of ancient Chinese poems,and it should enrich the studies on English versions of Li Bai’s poems.