『신소년』과 조선어학회

Abstract

『Sinsonyeon』(1923~1934) is a main magazine for children in theJapanese ruling period, which had been published for over 10 years inthe period of beginning and establishment for children’s literaturetogether with 『Eorini』(1923~1934) and 『Byeolnara』(1926~1935). But study on history of children’s literature in the divided country wasnot free from confrontation composition between the right and leftideology so that status of the three magazines were somewhat distorted. As it were, 『Sinsonyeon』was frequently regarded as secondary onebecause this was neglected by dispute between South and North Koreathat insisted on legitimacy with 『Eorini』and 『Byeolnara』respectively. It is dominant view that 『Eorini』with background ofSaekdonghoi and Cheondoism has tendency of the right’s nationalism;『Byeolnara』with background of KAPF shows tendency of the leftclassism; 『Sinsonyeon』with obscure background has tendency ofcompromise of the two. Such composition of three is very political. Composition of ideology confrontation in the divided country wasapplied to the Japanese ruling period, which brought optical illusioneffect. In fact, the three magazines cooperated and competed eachother, going ahead or falling behind to small degree in finding andaccepting child’s mind, literature, nation, and class. But existing studyon history of children’s literature was in a hurry in making format ofideology while neglecting historical and empirical method. Only partof 『Eorini』and 『Byeolnara』were emphasized and 『Sinsonyeon』was regarded as if it is ‘the remainder’ held between the two. The study mainly investigated activities of leading power in the earlytime to correct existing view about 『Sinsonyeon』. Chief editor andeditor of 『Sinsonyeon』was Shin Myeong-gyun. Jeong Yeol-mo was incharge of children’s song; Maeng Ju-cheon in charge of fairly tale;besides, some of Joseon language society wrote on the magazine.『Hangeul』(1927~1928), literary coterie magazine was published bySinsonyeon publisher. Most of major members of Joseon languagesociety participated in Daejongism. Thus, 『Sinsonyeon』was connectedto Joseon language society, Daejongism, and Joseon educationassociation led by Shin Myeong-gyun. As Hangeul scholars who werecore members became busy with project related to Hangeul such aspublishing 『Hangeul』, holding lecturing tour etc., Jeong Ji-yong andGwon Hwan wrote to fill such vacuum. On the other hand, a good dealof space were allowed to members of Saekdonghoi. Such writing staffshow that 『Sinsonyeon』directed to joint of the right and the left inliterary realm with 『Eorini』. In conclusion, 『Sinsonyeon』was not ‘ theremainder’ held between the two but ‘center’ as a main children’smagazine in the Japanese ruling period together with 『Eorini』.