燕巖 일파 문학론에서 色, 自然, 際

Abstract

This paper presents an investigation into the implications of the "color(色)" concept used in the theories of Korean classical literature and the meanings of color in the literature theories of men of letters of Yeonam group. Color is one of the important literary concept words, meaning rhetorical embellishment and figure of speech. Color was mentioned as one of the essential elements of literature in the theories of Chinese literature, but they were always on the alert against creative methods inclined toward color. In Korea, most men of letters left writings that made negative assessment of literary works inclined toward Saektaek or Seongsaek. Shin Heum and Jang Yun in particular criticized formal literature inclined toward color, using Saektaek and Seongsaek to signify splendid formats with no substance in opposition to the secrets of nature, nature, and temperament. Leading new literary trends in the second half of Joseon, Park Ji-won, Yu Deuk-gong, Lee Seo-gu, and Park Je-ga believed that language elaboration and rhetoric were essential requirements in literature. Their view of literature was manifested in their discussions that placed importance on "color." Park Ji-won and Park Je-ga thought that Tao(道) would reveal itself vividly when the actively moving mind met constantly changing nature and reality of society and maintained that the state language should be discarded and a new language should be created to express Tao(道) in literature. The literature theory of Park Ji-won party was similar to the Cheongiron, which argued for the natural expression of the secrets of nature, after the middle of Joseon in that it refused to get tangled with formality or follow the classics. It also shared similar aspects with Seongryeongpa of China, which sought after the natural expression of individual desires and emotions, in that it valued individuality and emphasized the expression of genuine feelings. However, it moved forward in a different path from the humble Cheongiron, which refused the pursuit of Seongsaek, and Seongryeongpa of China, which had the evil of somewhat frivolity due to the writing style on a whim, in that it valued rhetoric.