拉尔夫·埃利森早期短篇小说描写了美国黑人的经历,逐步展现了埃利森的艺术才能。本文从叙事学的角度(叙述视角和人物内心思想表达方式)探讨它们的叙事特点,揭示埃利森如何逐步完善小说的叙事策略,使之与小说探索黑人身份的主题紧密结合,同时揭示了埃利森早期短篇小说创作为《看不见的人》作了必要的准备。 Ralph Ellison’s early short stories portray the experiences of Afro-Americans and gradually demonstrate Ellison’s artistic talent. This article explores their narrative features from the perspective of narratology (narrative perspective and inner expression of inner thoughts), reveals how Ellison gradually perfects the narrative strategy of the novel and closely integrates with the novel’s theme of exploring black identity, Leeson’s early short story creation made the necessary preparations for “invisible people.”