「黃鶴樓」在中國文學的領域中累積了不少文人創作,這些作品不僅富有美學上的觀覽價值,更能從中顯露出文人的內在意識以及共同發揮的特色,而這也是本文想要集中研究的重點,有鑑於前人在這方面研究成果之不足,本篇論文遂以唐宋時期作為觀察範圍,一方面追溯其空間環境與歷史發展,一方面也彙整出與黃鶴樓相關的創作,並由以下幾項要點建構出黃鶴樓在文學作品裡所呈現出的文人集體意識:首先以朝代背景為取向,透過時代背景、地理因素以及社會風貌的差別,道出黃鶴樓與外在環境的密切關係,以及在此影響之下所顯現出寫作特色的不同。順著各個時期的作品分析,本文也會將其中共有的寫作特色做出串接,一一探究出在黃鶴樓作品裡一再重覆、變化的主題內容、歷史典故、作品意象、人物形象等等,不僅挖掘出豐富的作品意涵,更可以此建構出在文人精神層面的顯著印象及其共同影響,也清楚顯現了「黃鶴樓」在文學創作中非但是一個實體登臨的場景,更具有其特殊的象徵意義。完整呈現出樓閣的時空發展變化以後,則可透過這些特點的論析,彰顯出屬於黃鶴樓的獨特價值。
There is an abundance of different representations of the Yellow Crane Tower in the field of Chinese literature. Such works not only are rich in aesthetic value but also reveal the collective intrinsic consciousness of scholars in their respective periods. This article aims to focus on the latter part, with emphasis on literature in the Tang and Song dynasties. I aspire to observe the historical development of the Yellow Crane Tower and construct a comprehensive picture of the collective intrinsic consciousness of the literati in each period, focusing especially on the following points: Firstly, to point out the close relationship of the Yellow Crane Tower with its environment by discussing the historical, social and geographical background of each dynasty, and secondly, to discuss the influence that such backgrounds had on literature styles. Through examining the works of literati in various periods, this paper will also find connections between writing characteristics in each time period, and discover recurring themes in works involving the Yellow Crane Tower, such as subject matters, historical anecdotes, imagery, and personalities of the characters mentioned. This way, I hope to uncover deeper meanings behind each work, and also show how the spiritual image of the Tower was to the literati as a collective. In conclusion, I hope to demonstrate with this paper that the Yellow Crane Tower is not merely used as a background setting device in literature, but also has its special meaning and unique value.