日本近代文学作品に表れた韓日近代過去史問題の考察 ─ 芥川竜之介の『西郷隆盛』『将軍』『桃太郎』『金将軍』を中心に ─

Abstract

The issue surrounding historical awareness – particularly regarding the modern history between Korea and Japan – has been examined and studied in the fields of history, sociology, politics and diplomatic science. However, the issue between both countries has not yet been considered or established from the perspective of pure literature. In this study, I looked into the problem of historical awareness – especially that of modern history – through the works of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, the darling of the Taishō literature. The approach for this was not from existing standpoint, but from the perspective of pure literature. He released 『Saigotakamori』 in 1917, 『Syougun』 in 1922, 『Kinsyougun』 in 1924, and 『Momotaro』 in July 1924, and he plainly　condemned Japanese militarism and Hwanguksagwan(Emperor worship). In addition, he openly described the horrific scenes of the countries victimized by Japanese Imperialism. Now, Japan has right󰠏wing groups and Cabinet members that deny and distort the shared modern history between Korea and Japan during the Japanese imperial period. This has resulted in the worsening relationship between both countries.2017 marks the 90th since Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s death. This year, it is desperately urged for his accurately sound account of historical recognition to solve the modern history dispute between Korea and Japan, more than ever before.