论《四库全书总目提要》的文学批评学

《四库全书总目提要》既是一部目录学著作,同时也是一部文学理论著作。它的文学观念可以概括为如下几点:其一,坚持汉学正统观念,恪守"发乎情,止乎礼义"的温柔敦厚、平淡中和的诗教和美刺传统。其二,知人论世、考镜源流、文品如人品的评价方式。其三,注重形象性,反对征实,反对臆测,主张顾及全篇。其四,主理尚用,有补于世,服务于现实政治。其五,史家视角,文史兼备,与时俱进。

On the literary Criticism theory in "Resumes of Si Ku Quan Shu"

"Resumes of Si Ku Quan Shu"is not only a work on bibliograph but also a work on literary theory with the following literary conceptions:literary criticism should insist on the orthodox concept of Chinese literature and the traditions of gentle poetic education and moderate praise and satire;literary works should be evaluated according to the principle that the writing mirrors the writer;literary criticism should be objective and complete without conjecture;literary criticism should serve politics of the times;literary criticism should combine literature with history and should keep pace with the times.