天平向理论倾斜——董乃斌古典文学研究述论

On Dong Nai-bin's Research on Chinese Classical Literature

董乃斌的古典文学研究具有较强的理论意识,表现在重视导言或结束语的理论建构,擅长阐发学术规律,追求新鲜而有效的研究方法等方面。他的以理论的创造为职责与指归的研究观念,与国际学术潮流相吻合。他在文学史与其他学科的交叉研究上所作的努力,以及对文学史范式生长的描述,具有研究实践上的借鉴意义和理论上继续发展的空间。

Dong Naibin's research on Chinese classical literature has distinct theoretical character. He stresses on the theory framework in introductions and conclusions. He is also good at explaining academic principles and finding originsl and effective research methods. His theory,with creativity as its obligation and purpose, very well conforms to international academic trends. His contribution to the research about literary history and other related disciplines, as well as his description about the patterns of literary history, has a profound practical significance and broadens the horizon for literary theories.