<필사본 고소설 100선> 역주작업의 의의 및 그 후속의 역주와 DB 구축을 위한 제언

Abstract

This study offers an interim examination of the translation and annotation versions(譯註本) of <A Collection of 100 Hand-Transcribed Ancient Novels> published by the Taekmin Academy of Korean Studies ("TAKS"), in addition to a proposal for follow-up translation and annotation, as well as a call for the construction of database. First, with the securing of original data, most ancient novels were collected mainly from 1970s to 1990s in commercial form(坊刻本), in printed form(活字本), and in handwritten form(筆寫本). From the 1980s to the 2000s, the printed versions of the original Sino-Korean novels(漢文小說) were published as Pyojeombon(標點本), Daegyobon(對校本), Gyojubon(校注本), and Gyogambon(校勘本). In the current stage, ancient Korean novels are being translated and annotated, with the translation and annotation versions of hand-transcribed ancient novels being examined for their accurate meaning. Second, the translated and annotated versions have been specifically reviewed in terms of Haeje(解題) writing, the correct use of original texts, the stage directions and dialogue sentences, the interpretation of Korean-written and Sino-Korean phrases, the writing of footnotes, as well as researching the transcribers. A detailed examination has been conducted regarding the uncertainty of some of the written Haeje(解題), the appropriateness of corrections, the ambiguity in some of the stage directions and dialogue sentences, the non-clarity of certain interpretations, and inaccuracy of footnotes. Third, it is proposed that books aimed at the general public – modern versions of translated and annotated versions -, and books of academia – consisting of mainly original texts and annotations – be published as individual books. The publication of books for pleasure is necessary to ensure the public interest, and the publication of the academic Haeje(解題) is for research with a focus on a thorough examination of the annotations for accuracy . Above all, it must be mentioned that the background and qualifications of the transcribers was given emphasis. Finally, for TAKS to become a specialized institute for research on hand-transcribed versions of ancient novels, the construction of a database is essential. It has also been suggested that TAKS must serve as the image data archive. It should conduct the hierarchical construction of the printing of original texts, as well as diversify the search function.