시원(枾園)의 고소설 연구 지평과 고전소설사

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the prospect of Korean Classical Novels and to navigate its further path. In terms of Korean Classical Novel, Kim Ki-dong is one of the most renowned early researchers who led its categorization and organization. He had left a great deal of valuable books and collections as well. In this study, I have comprehensively collected all his works in order to examine the aspect of categorization and organization specifically. As his priority was not only to categorize pieces in the name of history of novels but to classify and sort each piece thoroughly, in the manner of horizontal research, I also tried to exam his works' achievements and limitations. I have come to a conclusion that although there were some flaws, he had been through the harsh path that the researchers of Korean Classical Novel must go through all on his own. The accomplishments have led us to observe especial points in Korean Classical Literature research. As a result, the research of Classical Novel has its own significant position in the whole Classical Literature field. Our remaining duty is to write the new History of Korean Classical Novels, which he had probably aimed for. I hereby set four categories - miraculous narration, revengeful ghost narration, family narration and narration of manners - based on his classification to determine the potentiality of writing the new history.