『해동야언별집(海東野言別集)』현존본의 내용과 성격

Abstract

This paper reconstructs the extant version of Haedongyaeonbyeoljip, commonly attributed to Heo Gyun as an unofficial history, and explores its contents and characteristics as a historical record. To achieve this, the existing materials of Haedongyaeonbyeoljip were first organized, and based on this reconstructed version, the paper analyzes its articles. The findings reveal that the contents of this work are closely related to entries in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. Haedongyaeonbyeoljip is an unofficial history encompassing factual records from the reigns of Taejo to Seonjo, supplemented by Heo Gyun's commentary and additional explanations. Notably, the content of its articles shows significant parallels to the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. While it is difficult to ascertain precisely how Heo Gyun accessed the content of the Annals during the compilation of his work, evidence suggests that he consulted relevant materials, such as the original manuscript of the Annals, enabling him to produce an unofficial history that reflects much of its content. Furthermore, this paper argues that Haedongyaeonbyeoljip is a remarkable example of unofficial history, not only because of its similarities to the Annals, but also due to Heo Gyun’s integration of its narrative style alongside his own commentary. The study focuses on the similarities between Haedongyaeonbyeoljip and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, as revealed through a comparative document analysis, with an emphasis on basic analysis. Future research utilizing the contents of the extant Haedongyaeonbyeoljip could pave the way for more in-depth studies on unofficial histories, Heo Gyun’s historiographical methods, and his historical perspective, which have not been thoroughly explored to date.