李渔叙事理论的转化与困境

The Transformation and Predicament of Li Yu’s Narrative Theory

摘要: 李渔的叙事理论形成于明末清初，以“立主脑、密针线、减头绪”为核心原则，强调主题集中、结构严谨与线索简化的创作原则。本文探讨这一理论在当代数字媒介环境下的转化与挑战。李渔的叙事理论在印刷时代与电子媒介时代的创作实践中均展现出其适应性。然而，数字技术引发的叙事民主化、信息爆炸对故事内核的冲击，以及创作者及受众的需求变化，使得传统理论面临困境。

Abstract: Li Yu’s narrative theory, developed during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, centers on the core principles of “establishing a main theme, tightening structural coherence, and reducing narrative threads”, emphasizing focused themes, rigorous structure, and simplified plotlines. This paper explores the transformation and challenges of this theory in the contemporary digital media environment. Li Yu’s narrative theory has demonstrated its adaptability in both the print era and the electronic media era. However, the democratization of narrative driven by digital technology, the impact of information overload on the core of storytelling, and the evolving demands of creators and audiences have placed traditional theory in a challenging position.