著者

塚田 英博

出版者

英米文化学会

雑誌

英米文化

巻号頁・発行日

vol.48, pp.13-31, 2018

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<p>It is generally agreed that the only early works of Toson Shimazaki was affected by the describing method of John Ruskin. It is sure that "Chikuma River Sketches," (1900–02) one of his early works, was affected by <i>The Modern Painters</i> (1843, 46, 56, 60) by Ruskin about the description of nature. However, in "The Distribution," (1927) his later work, exists Ruskin's saying: "There is no wealth but life." in <i>Unto This Last</i> (1862). The question now arises: Was Shimazaki's later works very influenced by Ruskin's works? Analyzing Shimazaki's essays makes his fundamental principle about writing clear. That is "a life- first policy." This policy lays a foundation for his novels. Therefore, "The Distribution" is also based on it. Moreover, Ruskin's saying symbolizes this policy. We may go on from this to the conclusion that Shimazaki put Ruskin's saying in his work in order to show the readers his policy.</p>