英文摘要 |
This article uses the poetics of reverie theorized by French philosopher Gaston Bachelard to analyze and compare the lyrics and poetry of Sappho and Yuhong Chen. In Chen’s Suo Yin, the moon metaphor is prominently utilized to initiate a dialogue with Sappho and delve into the androgynous mindset. Chen’s Suo Yin vividly captures the collective unconscious archetypes of the anima/animus, evoking a sense of nostalgic heritage through a series of interconnected poems inspired by and devoted to the ancient Greek poetess. Within Sappho’s unconscious mind, it exists a dual awareness that not only revitalizes the lyric tradition but also engages with Homer through playful verses. Sappho’s lyrics subvert the destiny of Aphrodite and plumb the depths of female characters. In her identity as a female writer, Sappho writes to lovers, rivals, and mothers in a quest to affirm a feminine perspective within a predominantly masculine society. The essence of anima/animus writing gracefully emanates from Sappho’s androgynous mind to revoke the voice of female lineage in Chen’s Suo Yin. These two female writers draw inspirations from the reveries that arise from their androgynous unconsciousness so as to nurture their literary expressions. |