연행시(燕行詩)에 대한 반성적 검토

Abstract

This paper is a reflective review of the concept and category of Yeonhaengshi, and the name of 'Yeonhaengshi', referring to previous studies. In addition, it was attempted to examine the tendencies of research on Yeonhaengshi, the nature of various characteristics, and requirements for exemplary Yeonhaengshi. Yeonhaengshi is a type of Yeonhaengnok. Yeonhaengshi can be said to be 'a poem written by Korean envoys while they were visiting Beijing'. Poems written by Korean envoys during their visit to Beijing are also called 'Sahaengshi'(使行詩). However, the meandering poem emphasizes the 'mission' of the envoys, so it is not appropriate as a name for a poem written by people who went to China without an official mission in the late Joseon Dynasty. Sahaengshi also refers to the poems of those who participated in the envoys for Japan. Therefore, as a term to refer to a poem written during a trip to Beijing, China as a member of an envoy, 'Yeonhaengshi' is more appropriate than 'Sahaengshi'. The research on Yeonhaengshi so far has been focused on 'the joy of leaving far away', 'reminiscence of history', 'exchanging poetry with Chinese writers', 'awareness of China', and 'difficulties on the road,' regardless of who the author of Yeonhaengshi is, and 'longing for hometown'. However, Yeonhaengshi, which was highly regarded in China, was thanks to the poet's poetic talent. So far, Yeonhaengshi's research has mainly focused on the 'data value' of the content of poetry, and lacks consideration for the poet's poetic personality or achievement. In future research on Yeonhaengshi, it is necessary to consider 'poetic achievement' as well as 'data value' of poetry.