林译小说是国人了解西方文学的第一缕曙光。它所蕴含的叙事方式、思想内容和表现语言均有异于中国传统小说,为中国文学的现代转型奠定了基础。林纾在小说序跋里体现的文学思想反映了晚清文学风貌以及知识分子观念的演进,具有独特的文学理论价值。 Lin’s translation of novels is the first ray of hope that people understand about Western literature. The narrative method, ideological content and expression language contained in it all differ from Chinese traditional novels, laying the foundation for the modern transformation of Chinese literature. Lin Shu’s literary thoughts embodied in the novel’s prepostration reflect the late Qing literature style and the evolution of the concept of intellectuals, and have unique literary theoretical value.