The Last Quarter of the Moon is a novel written by Chi Zijian,which describes the life of the Ewenki ethnic minority in northeast China.The novel has received wide attention for its profound theme and unique narrative...The Last Quarter of the Moon is a novel written by Chi Zijian,which describes the life of the Ewenki ethnic minority in northeast China.The novel has received wide attention for its profound theme and unique narrative style.Defamiliarization is a technique commonly used in literary creation.By breaking the conventional expression mode and changing the conventional view,readers can have new feelings and understandings.The original text of The Last Quarter of the Moon describes the life of the Ewenki minority in China,which has a strong defamiliarization effect.In the English version,the translator adopts various methods to reproduce this defamiliarization.Through the analysis of its English translation,this paper discusses the defamiliarization embodied in it and the two translation methods used by the translator to reproduce the defamiliarization of the original text:alienizing translation and hybridization.It is found that the translation successfully retains the unique charm of the original text by means of language and cultural defamiliarization,enabling English readers to obtain a new reading experience,and revealing the important reasons why the English translation of The Last Quarter of the Moon can be successfully translated and spread in the Western world.展开更多
Erotic defamiliarization possesses a special portion in Shklovsky's defamiliarization theory and it is found in Henry James's works.This paper exemplifies Henry James's way of erotic defamiliarization in h...Erotic defamiliarization possesses a special portion in Shklovsky's defamiliarization theory and it is found in Henry James's works.This paper exemplifies Henry James's way of erotic defamiliarization in his works The American and "Daisy Miller".展开更多
As the representative figure of Metaphysical Poetry, John Donne's poetry is characterized by unconventional forms, pe culiar images, and abundant conceits. Though John Donne's poems were ignored in his time, y...As the representative figure of Metaphysical Poetry, John Donne's poetry is characterized by unconventional forms, pe culiar images, and abundant conceits. Though John Donne's poems were ignored in his time, yet they have catered for the taste of modern writers and readers. This paper aims to study John Donne's poetry in terms of Victor Shklovsky's theory of defamiliarization, hoping to enrich the discussions of John Donne.展开更多
In order to pursue literature nature,Russian formalists proposed the theory of defamiliarization,started literary studies from the way of language.Besides emphasizing the literature self-discipline,they entirely put t...In order to pursue literature nature,Russian formalists proposed the theory of defamiliarization,started literary studies from the way of language.Besides emphasizing the literature self-discipline,they entirely put the literary in the cage of language at same time,ignoring the humanistic nature of literature.This paper attempts to point out the limitations and shortcomings of the defamiliarization theory by analyzing it,explain that Heidegger’s reverting to simplicity is the fundament of defamiliarization.展开更多
Toni Morrision's Beloved earns a wide degree of recognition for its stylistic brilliance and psychological depth in American liter ature and it is discussed not only as a presentation of slavery,but also as mother...Toni Morrision's Beloved earns a wide degree of recognition for its stylistic brilliance and psychological depth in American liter ature and it is discussed not only as a presentation of slavery,but also as motherhood.This paper,in the light of Shklovsky's theory of defa miliarization,aims to exam the application of the techniques of defamiliarization in Beloved from the following two aspects:narrative point of view and language strategies.展开更多
Defamiliarization,the core theory of Russian formalism,emphasizes specific effects in a literary work by adopting fresh perspective to change readers' automatic and practical perception to an unfamiliar one.Edgar ...Defamiliarization,the core theory of Russian formalism,emphasizes specific effects in a literary work by adopting fresh perspective to change readers' automatic and practical perception to an unfamiliar one.Edgar allan poe is one of the writers who applied defamiliarization in his writing The Black Cat to help improve the literariness of a literature,break the set pattern and attract readers attention on modern people's twisted personality and dark inner world.展开更多
As the core conception in Russian Formalism,the defamiliarization is fully manifested in The Sound and the Fury.The employ-ments of two defamiliarization devices—the uniqueness of narrative perspective and the diffic...As the core conception in Russian Formalism,the defamiliarization is fully manifested in The Sound and the Fury.The employ-ments of two defamiliarization devices—the uniqueness of narrative perspective and the difficulty of the language are much prominent inthe narration of the idiot Benji,through which the work possesses a strong aesthetic effect.Through exploring the much objective descrip-tion of the stream of consciousness and the defamiliarization effect which are created by the idiot perspective,this thesis will highlightthe various conflicts of the Compson family and the time they lived in,thus revealing the theme of a great family's decline.The authorwill also analyze the sensory stimulation and emotional shock brought by the unique narrative perspective.展开更多
Nabokov believes that “art is a method by which the writer is able to cause a special aesthetic experience among thereader”;language, structure, style and other means of expression are always more important than the...Nabokov believes that “art is a method by which the writer is able to cause a special aesthetic experience among thereader”;language, structure, style and other means of expression are always more important than the plot of thework. We can find a vivid embodiment of this creation view in Pale Fire. Because of the method“defamiliarization”, the aesthetics of the whole novel is expressed in three key steps: the introduction of poeticambiguity on Shade’s poem;an explanation of poetic ambiguity by means of Kinbote’s commentary;regenarationof ambiguity through the suspension of Kinbote’s commentary from Shade’s poetic language. The artistic theme ofambiguity is a manifestation of the author’s hidden feelings for the homeland. Nabokov, as an expatriate Russianwriter, is experiencing not only a deep relationship with his homeland, but also a sense of bitterness from being inexile. His impression and memories of hometown beacame the inspiration for creation.展开更多
The ＂defamiliarization theory＂ has undergone a process of continuous improvement, with its focus shifting from the plain text to the world concerned. A similar process was experienced by scholars who apply the theor...The ＂defamiliarization theory＂ has undergone a process of continuous improvement, with its focus shifting from the plain text to the world concerned. A similar process was experienced by scholars who apply the theory. In this paper, the author explores Gary Snyder＇s ＂defamiliarization＂ technique of translating classic Chinese poems Departing from the traditional critique of the form and structure of the text, the author applies the ＂defamiliarization theory＂ itself towards the understanding of Snyder＇s art and thinking and a discussion of his literature, ideology, and creativity, thereby restoring a true image of Gary Snyder as a poet and a translator展开更多
As one of the best short story writers in Britain who ardently loved both music and poetry,Katherine Mansfield managed to add poetic and music beauty to story writing."Miss Brill"is perfected by her unique w...As one of the best short story writers in Britain who ardently loved both music and poetry,Katherine Mansfield managed to add poetic and music beauty to story writing."Miss Brill"is perfected by her unique writing style.Her poetic and musical language is applied in the story to strengthen the difficulty of understanding,prolong reader’s perception and achieve aesthetic effect.展开更多
The Russian Formalists believed that literature distinguishes itself from non-literary language because it employs a whole range of devices that have a defamiliarizing effect. The ability to defamiliarize our percepti...The Russian Formalists believed that literature distinguishes itself from non-literary language because it employs a whole range of devices that have a defamiliarizing effect. The ability to defamiliarize our perception is not a quality that certain techniques inherently possess, it is all a matter of how a certain technique functions within a given literary work.展开更多
One of the most influential concepts of the literary theory in the past century, defamiliarization tends to distance the audience from the ordinary, in order to augment difficulties in comprehending and thus impede th...One of the most influential concepts of the literary theory in the past century, defamiliarization tends to distance the audience from the ordinary, in order to augment difficulties in comprehending and thus impede the automization of perception. It is originally put forward by Russian Formalists, yet ranges over literary movements including Futurism and Marxism, a historical and dynamic phenomenon from the theoretical level to the practice plane, from the pure aesthetic perspective to the motivated and political viewpoint. This paper attempts to make a comparatively detailed analysis of such a vigorous process.展开更多
Based on the theory of defamiliarization, it is proposed that Wuthering Heights adopts multiple perspectives in narrative structure, and Heathcliff's image coincides with that of Medea, a tragic character, in plot...Based on the theory of defamiliarization, it is proposed that Wuthering Heights adopts multiple perspectives in narrative structure, and Heathcliff's image coincides with that of Medea, a tragic character, in plot setting. From its unique artistic aesthetic effect by its multiple narrative perspectives and its dramatic features, the whole novel presents a kind of hazy, fresh aesthetic feel-ings, by reviewing, joint of the author and the love story is all the more mysterious and charming.展开更多
William Faulkner's novel A Rose for Emily tells the tragedy of an old virgin in the old South.The reader's confusion is often dismissed by the fact that it reverses the chaotic timing and transliteration of pe...William Faulkner's novel A Rose for Emily tells the tragedy of an old virgin in the old South.The reader's confusion is often dismissed by the fact that it reverses the chaotic timing and transliteration of personal pronouns.Once readers understand that story,they feel an unprecedented shock.Therefore,this work well achieved the"unfamiliar"artistic effect."Defamiliarization"was put forward by the Russian formalist Viktor Shklovsky.He advocated the purpose of art is to extend the reader's perception process.This article analyzes the"defamiliarization"effect of this narrative from the perspective of Russian formalism with a view to providing more insights into understanding this work.展开更多
基金The study reported here was supported by the Zhejiang Social Science Planning Project(Fund No.22NDJC046YB).
文摘The Last Quarter of the Moon is a novel written by Chi Zijian,which describes the life of the Ewenki ethnic minority in northeast China.The novel has received wide attention for its profound theme and unique narrative style.Defamiliarization is a technique commonly used in literary creation.By breaking the conventional expression mode and changing the conventional view,readers can have new feelings and understandings.The original text of The Last Quarter of the Moon describes the life of the Ewenki minority in China,which has a strong defamiliarization effect.In the English version,the translator adopts various methods to reproduce this defamiliarization.Through the analysis of its English translation,this paper discusses the defamiliarization embodied in it and the two translation methods used by the translator to reproduce the defamiliarization of the original text:alienizing translation and hybridization.It is found that the translation successfully retains the unique charm of the original text by means of language and cultural defamiliarization,enabling English readers to obtain a new reading experience,and revealing the important reasons why the English translation of The Last Quarter of the Moon can be successfully translated and spread in the Western world.
文摘Erotic defamiliarization possesses a special portion in Shklovsky's defamiliarization theory and it is found in Henry James's works.This paper exemplifies Henry James's way of erotic defamiliarization in his works The American and "Daisy Miller".
文摘As the representative figure of Metaphysical Poetry, John Donne's poetry is characterized by unconventional forms, pe culiar images, and abundant conceits. Though John Donne's poems were ignored in his time, yet they have catered for the taste of modern writers and readers. This paper aims to study John Donne's poetry in terms of Victor Shklovsky's theory of defamiliarization, hoping to enrich the discussions of John Donne.
文摘In order to pursue literature nature,Russian formalists proposed the theory of defamiliarization,started literary studies from the way of language.Besides emphasizing the literature self-discipline,they entirely put the literary in the cage of language at same time,ignoring the humanistic nature of literature.This paper attempts to point out the limitations and shortcomings of the defamiliarization theory by analyzing it,explain that Heidegger’s reverting to simplicity is the fundament of defamiliarization.
文摘Toni Morrision's Beloved earns a wide degree of recognition for its stylistic brilliance and psychological depth in American liter ature and it is discussed not only as a presentation of slavery,but also as motherhood.This paper,in the light of Shklovsky's theory of defa miliarization,aims to exam the application of the techniques of defamiliarization in Beloved from the following two aspects:narrative point of view and language strategies.
文摘Defamiliarization,the core theory of Russian formalism,emphasizes specific effects in a literary work by adopting fresh perspective to change readers' automatic and practical perception to an unfamiliar one.Edgar allan poe is one of the writers who applied defamiliarization in his writing The Black Cat to help improve the literariness of a literature,break the set pattern and attract readers attention on modern people's twisted personality and dark inner world.
文摘As the core conception in Russian Formalism,the defamiliarization is fully manifested in The Sound and the Fury.The employ-ments of two defamiliarization devices—the uniqueness of narrative perspective and the difficulty of the language are much prominent inthe narration of the idiot Benji,through which the work possesses a strong aesthetic effect.Through exploring the much objective descrip-tion of the stream of consciousness and the defamiliarization effect which are created by the idiot perspective,this thesis will highlightthe various conflicts of the Compson family and the time they lived in,thus revealing the theme of a great family's decline.The authorwill also analyze the sensory stimulation and emotional shock brought by the unique narrative perspective.
文摘Nabokov believes that “art is a method by which the writer is able to cause a special aesthetic experience among thereader”;language, structure, style and other means of expression are always more important than the plot of thework. We can find a vivid embodiment of this creation view in Pale Fire. Because of the method“defamiliarization”, the aesthetics of the whole novel is expressed in three key steps: the introduction of poeticambiguity on Shade’s poem;an explanation of poetic ambiguity by means of Kinbote’s commentary;regenarationof ambiguity through the suspension of Kinbote’s commentary from Shade’s poetic language. The artistic theme ofambiguity is a manifestation of the author’s hidden feelings for the homeland. Nabokov, as an expatriate Russianwriter, is experiencing not only a deep relationship with his homeland, but also a sense of bitterness from being inexile. His impression and memories of hometown beacame the inspiration for creation.
文摘The ＂defamiliarization theory＂ has undergone a process of continuous improvement, with its focus shifting from the plain text to the world concerned. A similar process was experienced by scholars who apply the theory. In this paper, the author explores Gary Snyder＇s ＂defamiliarization＂ technique of translating classic Chinese poems Departing from the traditional critique of the form and structure of the text, the author applies the ＂defamiliarization theory＂ itself towards the understanding of Snyder＇s art and thinking and a discussion of his literature, ideology, and creativity, thereby restoring a true image of Gary Snyder as a poet and a translator
文摘As one of the best short story writers in Britain who ardently loved both music and poetry,Katherine Mansfield managed to add poetic and music beauty to story writing."Miss Brill"is perfected by her unique writing style.Her poetic and musical language is applied in the story to strengthen the difficulty of understanding,prolong reader’s perception and achieve aesthetic effect.
文摘The Russian Formalists believed that literature distinguishes itself from non-literary language because it employs a whole range of devices that have a defamiliarizing effect. The ability to defamiliarize our perception is not a quality that certain techniques inherently possess, it is all a matter of how a certain technique functions within a given literary work.
文摘One of the most influential concepts of the literary theory in the past century, defamiliarization tends to distance the audience from the ordinary, in order to augment difficulties in comprehending and thus impede the automization of perception. It is originally put forward by Russian Formalists, yet ranges over literary movements including Futurism and Marxism, a historical and dynamic phenomenon from the theoretical level to the practice plane, from the pure aesthetic perspective to the motivated and political viewpoint. This paper attempts to make a comparatively detailed analysis of such a vigorous process.
文摘Based on the theory of defamiliarization, it is proposed that Wuthering Heights adopts multiple perspectives in narrative structure, and Heathcliff's image coincides with that of Medea, a tragic character, in plot setting. From its unique artistic aesthetic effect by its multiple narrative perspectives and its dramatic features, the whole novel presents a kind of hazy, fresh aesthetic feel-ings, by reviewing, joint of the author and the love story is all the more mysterious and charming.
文摘William Faulkner's novel A Rose for Emily tells the tragedy of an old virgin in the old South.The reader's confusion is often dismissed by the fact that it reverses the chaotic timing and transliteration of personal pronouns.Once readers understand that story,they feel an unprecedented shock.Therefore,this work well achieved the"unfamiliar"artistic effect."Defamiliarization"was put forward by the Russian formalist Viktor Shklovsky.He advocated the purpose of art is to extend the reader's perception process.This article analyzes the"defamiliarization"effect of this narrative from the perspective of Russian formalism with a view to providing more insights into understanding this work.
