英文摘要 |
Shibusawa Tatsuhiko (1928-87) was an expert of French literature. He was also a critic, translator and novelist, being active in many fields. “Kobiki” (1982) and “Yumetsigae” (1983) are among his later works of short stories that were incorporated in his collection of short stories Nemurihime published in November 1983. Possession by spirits and incantations of a magical world are the common elements of “Kobiki” and “Yumetsigae,” fabricating a structure of the fantastic world. This article intends to examine the above two elements, possession and witchery, and the role dream vision plays, in particular, the peeping nature illustrated in “Yumetsigae.” These issues will be placed alongside with the themes discussed in the voluminous criticisms of Shibusawa Tatsuhiko and analyzed how they are related. This will form part of the holistic investigation of Shibusawa's creative techniques. |