“圆形”结构叙事，是古老的叙述传统之一，具有强大的生命力。本文聚焦当代小说中“圆形”结构的生成机制，追溯“圆形”结构的由来，挖掘当代小说“圆形”结构叙事与被遮蔽的古老叙述传统之间的关联，考察“圆形”结构对线性进步论叙事的矫正以及现代性对“圆形”结构的改装和重塑，以问题意识带动研究向纵深发展，将“圆形”结构放置在一个纵深的角度，用整体性、历时性的眼光考察“圆形”结构的古今流变，探究“圆形”结构美学上的意义，思考研究结构的目标和指陈的意义。

绪论对选题缘起与依据进行陈述，在文献综述的基础上，确立了以创作诗学为基点，以作者“透视法”和论者“向后站”为观察视点的研究方法。

第一章“作为经典叙事原型的圆形构造”重点追溯“圆形”结构从何而来，“圆形”思维与道学、佛学、儒学的关系，厘析“圆形”结构与线性结构在支撑基础即时间观念、结构模式方面的差异，探讨“圆形”结构在小说叙事史上从强到弱、再由弱转强的动因。

第二章“当代文学中圆形构造的范式”选取典型文本（转世故事：扎西达娃“西藏系列”；拟古故事：王安忆《长恨歌》；历史闭合式叙述：莫言《生死疲劳》；轮回故事：格非“江南三部曲”），聚焦“圆形”结构如何参与当代小说的叙事革新和形式建构，分析“圆形”结构在具体文本中是怎么生成的。每节均着力于从文本整体性与文本细部剖解作家笔下的“圆形”结构到底呈现出一个怎样的样态，作家通过何种叙事艺术进行“圆形”结构的构建。

第三章“当代圆形构造小说的叙事肌理与奥秘”重点探讨作为古老叙述传统的“圆形”结构对线性进步论叙事的矫正，考察当代小说中“圆形”结构对古老叙述传统的继承及其新变，阐释其背后的文化内涵，探求现代性对“圆形”结构的改装和重塑，思考其创新的意义。

“圆形”结构是中国古典小说的基本模式，具有恒长久远的艺术魅力和艺术价值。它是一种技巧方法，同时也是一种内容意义。它的价值在创作中显现，也在批评中显现。“圆形”结构叙事在当代小说中的重现，是一个非常值得关注和研究的问题，有着重要的学术价值。本文希望通过研究“圆形”结构在当代小说叙事上的变革鼎新，对“圆形”结构“技”与“道”同步的双构性思维及美学意蕴进行挖掘，籍此把握“圆形”结构所蕴含的生命整体性意识，旨在为“圆形”结构的叙事寻找更多的可能，即在后疫情时代我们如何进行书写，“怎么写”“写什么”。

The "circular" structure of narrative is one of the ancient narrative traditions which has strong vitality. This article focuses on the generated mechanism of the "circular" structure in contemporary novels; traces the origin of the "circular" structure; explores the relationship between the narrative of the "circular" structure in contemporary novels and the ancient narrative tradition that has been obscured; examines the correction of the "circular" structure to linear progressive narrative, as well as the modification and reshaping of the "circular" structure by modernity, and uses problem consciousness to drive the research developing in depth, Place the "circular" structure in a deep and comprehensive perspective, check the ancient and modern changes of the "circular" structure from a holistic and diachronic perspective, explore the aesthetic significance of the "circular" structure, and consider the goals and significances of studying this kind of structure.

The introduction states the origin and basis of the topic selection, and on the basis of literature review, establishes a research method based on the poetics of creation, the author's "perspective" and the reviewer's "backward standing" as the observation point of view.

ChapterI  As a Classical Narrative Prototype, Circular Structure focuses on tracing the origin of the "circular" structure, the relationship between "circular" thinking and Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, analyze the differences between the "circular" structure and linear structure in terms of supporting foundation, which means concepts of time and structural patterns, and explore the reasons why the "circular" structure went from strong to weak, and then from weak to strong in the history of novel narrative.

ChapterII  "Paradigm of Circular Structure in Contemporary Literature" selects typical texts ( Reincarnation story: Tashi Dawa's "Tibet Series"; Archaic story: Wang Anyi's "The Song of Everlasting Regret"; Historical closed narration: Mo Yan's "Life and Death Fatigue"; Transmigration story: Ge Fei's "Jiangnan Trilogy" ), focusing on how the "circular" structure participates in the narrative innovation and forming construction of contemporary novels, analyzing how the "circular" structure is generated in specific text. Each section focuses on

dissecting the "circular" structure presented by the author from the perspective of the overall and detailed text, as well as the narrative art used by the author to construct the "circular" structure.

ChapterIII  "The Narrative Texture and Mysteries of Contemporary Circular Structured Novels," focuses on exploring the correction of linear progressive narrative by the "circular" structure, which is an ancient narrative tradition. It examines the inheritance and new changes of the "circular" structure in contemporary novels to the ancient narrative tradition, explains its cultural connotations, explores the modification and reshaping of the "circular" structure by modernity, and considers its innovative significance.

The "circular" structure is the basic pattern of Chinese classical novels, with long-lasting artistic charm and value. It is a skill method and also a content meaning. Its value is manifested in both creation and criticism. The reproduction of the "circular" structure narrative in contemporary novels is a highly noteworthy and researchable issue, with important academic value. This article aims to explore the dual structure thinking and aesthetic implications of the "circular" structure in contemporary novel narratives by studying the transformation and innovation of the "circular" structure in contemporary novel narratives. By grasping the holistic consciousness of life contained in the "circular" structure, the aim is to find more possibilities for the narrative of the "circular" structure, that is, how we write, how to write, and what to write in the post pandemic era.