<명주보월빙>·<윤하정삼문취록> 연작의 군담 연구

Abstract

This study takes as its object of study the military narratives(軍談) that appear in the series <Myeongjubowolbing> and <Yunhajeongsammunchwirok>, full-length novels from the late Joseon Dynasty. By uncovering the true nature of the military narratives in the series and comparing them with military narratives in other full-length novels, we aim to enhance the theoretical understanding of the literary analysis of the series, while also taking a fresh look at the characteristic aspects of the history of novels in the late Joseon Dynasty related to military narratives. The military narratives in the <Myeongjubowolbing> series follow the style of existing Korean classic novels, but they also encompass a variety of materials and confrontation methods through the extensive narrative volume of 15 episodes in total and the mutual differentiation of individual military stories, creating tension and brings out pleasure to military narratives. In addition, keeping in mind the narrative continuity as a series, each group story is arranged to function appropriately. Meanwhile, it sets itself apart from many full-length novels by emphasizing the male protagonist’s temperament as a warrior, while also following general grammar in limiting the female protagonist’s military activities. The <Myeongjubowolbing> series encompasses the narrative techniques of the military narratives in full-length novels, but shows that they have reached a more advanced and sophisticated stage in their specific use. On the one hand, it is differentiated from existing full-length novels in terms of the depiction of male and female protagonists, but on the other hand, it still maintains a conservative perspective. In the end, through this series of stories, we can confirm the high degree of completeness that compiles the existing achievements of the Korean full-length novels. At the same time, in the history of Korean classic novels where new novel types and creative methodologies are emerging, it is possible to read a mixture of both sides of compliance and rejection.