水仙花作品的双重性探究

The duality of Sui Sin Far’s literary creation: A revisit of Sui Sin Far

近年来,国内有关水仙花(Sui Sin Far)的研究成绩斐然,学者大多将其文学创作放在"美国文学"之外进行研究。事实上,水仙花的作品不仅具有强烈的民族性,还有独特的美国文学特性。本文从历史与文化批评的角度探讨水仙花作品的双重性:其一,水仙花的文学创作为美国文学增添了多元文化元素,展现了美国文学发展的多样性,她对"华裔美国人"的定义开创了美国文学的先河;其二,水仙花的作品超越了美国文化霸权,彰显了作家的族裔自豪感,弘扬了中华民族的传统文化。

Recently, a great attention has been paid to the works of Sui Sin Far. Most of the domestic studies, however, place her outside American literature. This paper, from historical and cultural perspective, contends that while her works exemplify her strong ethnic identity, they are also an integrated part of American literature. The dual characteristics found in her works add to the American literature cultural elements unique in American culture. In addition, Sui Sin Far is remembered for her pride of being Chinese and her courage to promote traditional Chinese culture amidst the Western cultural hegemony.