《阿Q正传》尽显鲁迅先生卓越的写作功底和语言驾驭能力,被视为小说创作的典范,并翻译成多种语言。其中具有代表性的当然要数英语版本,而其中又以杨宪益与戴乃迭版,以及威廉·莱尔尤为突出。本文以小说创作中涉及的几个关键因素为出发点,对这两个译本进行比较,发现各自可取与可商榷之处。 The True Story of Ah Q exemplifies Mr. Lu Xun’s excellent writing skills and language control skills, and is regarded as a model for fiction writing and translated into many languages. Of course, there are several English versions of which are representative, of which Yang Hsien-yi and Dai Nai Die, and William Lyle are prominent. Based on a few key factors involved in the creation of novels, this article compares the two versions and finds their respective merits and debates.