김황원 ‘長城大野’구에 대한 평가와 영향

Abstract

This paper explores the historical evaluations of the couplet “One side of long fortress wall, the rippling water; At the eastern end of the vast field, the dotted mountains” written by Kim Hwang-won at Bubyeongnu Pavilion during the Goryeo Dynasty, as well as works influenced by it. The anecdote of Kim Hwang-won first appears in Yi In-ro's Pahanjip during the Goryeo Dynasty and was subsequently evaluated by many, including Seo Geo-jeong in the Joseon Dynasty and Kim Taek-young in the late Joseon period. Among these evaluations, there are both positive and negative assessments. Those who gave positive evaluations often provided relatively brief and sentimental remarks, such as “a masterpiece,” “exquisite,” or “beautiful,” while those who offered negative evaluations tended to present more detailed critiques based on their literary perspectives. The works influenced by this couplet can be categorized into three types. First, there are cases where the couplet was directly used to create poems, incorporating it as part of the work and adding the author’s own contributions. Second, there are cases where the same vocabulary or imagery was used, employing similar diction or scenes in the creation of new works. Third, there are cases where Kim Hwang-won’s anecdote itself was utilized. Despite being unfinished, Kim Hwang-won’s work and anecdote can be considered highly valuable as they inspired and motivated many poets.