日治臺灣通俗婚戀小說及其意義初探：以菊池寬作品為例

The Significance of Popular Romance Novels in Colonial Taiwan: A Case Study of Kikuchi Kan

1915年於臺北正式開館的臺灣總督府圖書館，為日治臺灣最重要的中央級圖書館，設館目的為「輔佐學校教育」與「發揮社教與學術研究功能」，其中自1922年起每年公布的《臺灣總督府圖書館選定圖書目錄》即為推廣服務之一。然而此目錄卻出現許多通俗婚戀小說，尤以作家菊池寬之作為多，與設館目的似有距離。本研究擬先介紹菊池寬其人、其著作以及其與臺灣文壇的關係，繼而梳理大眾文學／通俗小說發展、近代女子教育觀的轉變與自由戀愛言論的興起，最後試析並反思臺灣總督府圖書館以通俗婚戀小說作為推薦選書的時代意義。

Established in 1915 in Taipei, the Taiwan Governor-General’s Library was colonial Taiwan’s central repository of knowledge under Japanese rule. Its goals were to support formal education and promote social education and research. Among its public service efforts was the annual publication, beginning in 1922, of the Officially Designated Book Catalogues. However, these catalogues often featured popular romance novels, particularly those by Kikuchi Kan, seemingly at odds with the library’s mission.
This study examines Kikuchi Kan, his works, and his impact on Taiwan’s literary scene. It then explores the rise of popular literature, shifting views on women’s education, and evolving discourses on romantic love. Finally, it reflects on the historical significance of the library’s endorsement of popular romance fiction.