学界对《大唐西域记》文学性方面的研究已初具规模。本文略做梳理其对语言文字、文学、社会文化影响、形象表达、创作目的与校注等几方面的研究,以求进一步发展《大唐西域记》作为文学巨著所应有的作用。《大唐西域记》已被公认为记述古印度、中南亚各方面情况的权威史料。法国人沙畹(E·Chavannes)曾说:“玄奘自西到东,自北到南,周游印度。他足迹未到之处,则据可靠之说记录。他是今 The study on the literary aspects of ”Da Tang Xi Yu Ji“ has begun to take shape. This paper briefly sorts out its research on the aspects of language, literature, social and cultural impact, image expression, purpose of creation and school notes in order to further develop the role of ”Western Regions of Datang“ as a literary masterpiece. ”Datang Western Register“ has been recognized as the historical data describing the situation in all aspects of ancient India and South Asia. E · Chavannes, a Frenchman, once said: ”Xuan Zang traveled from north to south and from India to India from north to south. According to his reliable record, he is now