槐軒 郭再謙의 생애와 시세계

Abstract

This thesis is a study on Kwiheon (槐軒) Kwag jae-kyeom (郭再謙, 1547-1615)’s life and poetry. In particular, this thesis studied aspects and the meaning of Kwiheon Kwag jae-kyeom’s scholar spirit. Kwiheon Kwag jae-kyeom was absorbed in scholarship and teaching throughout his life .He had succeeded teachers-Hankang (寒岡) Jeongku (鄭逑) and Kyedong (溪東) Jeon kyechang(全慶昌)’s practical scholarship. Specifically, he expressed the scholar’s spirit and attitude through poetry. He presented a virtuous gentleman’s scholarship, and denounced wealth and fame, because he had enthusiasm for scholarship. He expressed special emotions, for example longing or affectionate feeling, to fellow scholar. This longing or affectionate feeling sometimes summoned dreams. He concentrated on practical morality through studying Sohak (小學). Loyalty and filial piety was positioned as the practical morality in his life. He practiced loyalty and filial piety and encouraged it in other men. He became keenly aware of the scholar’s duty and was satisfied with his own situation. Therefore, he was calm and composed in life. The calm feeling appeared from self-reflection. In conclusion, Kwiheon Kwag jae-kyeom presented a scholar’s spirit, for example enthusiasm for scholarship, special emotion to fellow scholars, loyalty and filial piety, calm and composed feeling.