坯窩 金相肅의 散文 硏究 - 『坯窩遺稿』와 『重言』을 중심으로 -

Abstract

Kim Sangsuk(金相肅, 1717~1792) was the writer and calligrapher. While Kim Sangsuk was noteworthy in the history of literature or calligraphy, he was mentioned only in calligraphy. In particular, there is almost no research on his proses. This paper focused on his proses around “Posthumous Works of Baewa” and “Public Opinions.” Kim Sangsuk was the writer, calligrapher and artist. As the person who was enthusiastic in writing, he had superior ability in writing. He was also interested in four treasures of study. Then, he wrote several works on them. Furthermore, he insisted that it would be required to deliberate on the opinions disparaging painting as compared to writing or calligraphy. He wanted withdrawing in the self rather than being interested in external world. His life was far from profits or wealth. He realized the negative aspects of power earlier. Thus, insights and introspection on human beings are frequently mentioned in his works. Moreover, he sincerely deliberated on the responsibilities as the intellectual. He was also interested in way of living and moral training of the intellectuals. He significantly expressed the administration awareness, the message to the society in the public world and didn’t ignore the issues on moral training and self-reflection in himself. The works related to his tendency above are mostly short compositions or short compositions with serene words. The researches on his works mainly focused on a specific group up to now. There are a number of noteworthy people when investigating his acquaintances in detail and he frequently met them. As the starting point, this research will revitalize the interest on Kim Sangsuk and his acquaintances.