麗末鮮初 詩話에 수록된 妓生談의 양상 고찰

Abstract

This study aimed to classify the Gisaeng stories contained in the Shihwa (詩話) of the late Koryŏ–early Chosŏn Dynasty according to the subject and to examine their characteristics, literary elements, and creative significance. Although Gisaeng stories are clearly in a fringe position in Shihwa, their origin is relatively unique, and similar themes are repeatedly reproduced. Therefore, they were investigated and expanded to confirm the inheritance relationship of Shihwa and to explore a phase of the author’s creative consciousness. Gisaeng stories in which Gisaeng is the object of meeting and parting are mainly seen in 『破閑集』 and 『東人詩話』. However, 『破閑集』 is more focused on the background of poetry, and 『東人詩話』 is more focused on comparative criticism. Thus, the difference between the two Shihwa is clear. Gisaeng stories in which Gisaeng is the subject of play could be largely divided into two parts: to play with Gisaeng’s name and to mock the situation of a special thing. The former is distributed in several Shihwa while the latter is prominent in 『慵齋叢話』. Gisaeng stories which Gisaeng becomes a poet are remarkable for 『補閑集』 and 『東人詩話』. In particular, Choi Ja’s (崔滋) criticism of Gisaeng Dong In-hong’s (動人紅) poem and Gisaeng Seolmae’s (雪梅) ability to sing are suggestive.