『董解元西廂記諸宮調』の構成と言語表現について

Abstract

The Dongjieyuan Xixiangji Zhugongdiao of the Jin dynasty is a drama that is regarded in the history of literature, together with Wang Shifu's 王實甫 Xixiangji zaju 『西廂記』雜劇 as one of the highest marks of Chinese dramatic literature. However, partly owing to the difficulty in understanding its language, it is only rarely read and studied. In this article, attention is drawn to the way in which the composition and development of the story follows the change of seasons ; especially the alternation of spring and autumn has to be mentioned here. Furthermore, as far as language and style of expression is concerned, the Ci 詞 poems of the Song dynasty are skillfully interwoven and used to express the outer scenery and inner feelings in a way that mutually enhances them masterfully. Furthermore, it can clearly be demonstrated in what ways it aspires to continue and follow the Xixiangji zaju. As far as the vocabulary is concerned, it is demonstrated, that there are subtle situational changes in the use of those words in the Dongjieyuan Xixiangji Zhugong-diao that occur also in the Xixiang Zaju, and how in this way the former drama completely absorbs the latter.