한국문학의 바다, 그 재발견의 의미

Abstract

Literature reflects all the diverse situations we experience in life. Therefore, examining literature from a very specific perspective can invite a dangerous situation. The literary work ‘The Sea’ is no exception. While this work lacks uniformity, we can use it as a starting point in the search through its pages for hidden potential, which is a very meaningful idea. ‘The Sea’ may be a very good analysis on how the seas affect our everyday lives. The reason this magnificent yet new idea was delayed is due to its deeper meaning, and the standards on which the expressed opinions were based on those of other people. Research into Korean literature had stated that ‘The Sea’ never was and still isn't personal or public territory. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of ‘The Sea’ being ‘the third's territory’ beyond personal management. From this viewpoint, we realize the connection between the methods for the fundamental existence of mankind and the effects that the creative area of the sea has in Korean literature. Works such as maritime folk songs, ancient storybooks, and maritime novels and literature are on the list for debate. By viewing these different works, we can see how ‘The Sea’ in Korean literature is closely affecting our lives in ways that are far different from the sea in western literature. Also, it is in union with Korean myths, and takes the forms of personal emotions and fantasies. Through time-restricted resources, Korean and ancient literature have provided clues to what people of different times dreamed of and hoped for. Further, if we pursue new ideas based on these resources, modern Korean literature should weigh importance on ideas, which will be of practical value to actual original works. From this point, based on ‘The Sea’ found in Korean literature, the above research will contribute a great deal toward finding connections between Korean literature, modern literature, and ancient literature.