명대 변려문의 전개와 조선으로의 유전-弘嘉 연간 강남의 吳中文人을 중심으로

Abstract

In this study, I intensively researched the works of the Wu Zhong Literati (WZL) in terms of rhythmical parallel prose(RPP) included in the HuangMingZhengJiaBaCaiZiWenChao (HMZJWC). As a pre-launch, I analyzed some elements associated with the decline of RPP in the Ming dynasty. Then, I examined the relevant background in the correlation between its decline and resurrection. I was interested in learning why a regional resurrection of RPP was possible when the WZL was active in the middle of the Ming dynasty. I accurately confirmed the style of each example of RPP and checked the WZL’s works of RPP by author. I believe that the works I dealt with will prove helpful in approaching the literary demands and necessities of the Chosun Literati. The Ming dynasty belonged to a declining era in the evolving history of Chinese RPP. The main causes were policy control by nation, the pragmatic social trend in the later part of the Ming dynasty, and vigilant minds in the mainstream of the literary circle (as opposed to belles-lettres, or polite literature). Despite the decline in RPP, some regional work-activities still existed. The resurrection of RPP began with the WZL in the Jiangnan area in the middle of the Ming dynasty. Furthermore, longstanding humanistic traditions prevailed, along with the gorgeous natural environment, economic factors, and advocates of the WZL for ancient verse and prose in pursuit of Boya (博雅) (i.e., erudite-elegant style). These elements gave rise to the WZL’s resurrection of RPP, which was different from the trend at that time. Results of this research revealed that the Chosun intellectual society was not indifferent regarding RPP, even though the estimation about RPP of the Ming dynasty was remarkably low. The HMZJWC included works of the WZL, which initiated prosperity during the resurrection of RPP (e.g., “Changgu showed [the] grand river and Mianzhi reached [the] ocean”; a type of literature reflecting RPP). Representations of the individual style of the WZL’s works include Xu Zhenqing’s(徐禎卿) Dian-Li(典麗), Tang-In’s(唐寅) Li-Yi(麗逸), Yuan-Zhi’s(袁袠) Qingya-DianZhi(淸雅典則), Huang Xing-Zheng‘s(黃省曾) Zheng-Li(整麗), and Huang-fu Fang’s(皇甫汸) Liu-Li(流麗).