老舍是较早为美国读者所了解的中国作家之一。以小说《骆驼祥子》的翻译为起点,半个多世纪以来,老舍的作品被不断地介绍到美国,对这位中国作家及其作品的研究也逐渐成为美国学术界的热点。梳理上世纪4 0年代至今的美国的老舍作品翻译和研究,并与国内老舍研究相比较,展现美国老舍研究若干特色。 Lao She was one of the earlier Chinese writers to understand for American readers. Starting from the translation of the novel “Camel Xiangzi”, Laoshe’s work has been introduced to the United States for more than half a century. The study of the Chinese writer and his works has also gradually become a hot topic in the American academic community. Combing the translation and research of Laoshe’s works in the United States from the 40’s of the last century to the present and comparing with the research on Lao She in the country, it shows some features of Lao She research in the United States.