李白 ＜爲宋中丞自薦表＞ 역해

Abstract

Prose of Li Bai(李白) is a support material to ascertain Li Bai’s life and philosophy and to understand Li Bai’s poetries. It is also a critical material to shed light on his literary ideology and his world of art. But until now studies on Li Bai conducted in the country and abroad are biased towards research and translation on Li Bai’s poetry so its interest in his prose is relatively low. Especially translation comments as a basis of research are marginal. If translation comments of Li Bai’s prose have a progress, it will be one of most important material for research on Li Bai. This prose of Li Bai involves that Li Bai got wrongfully accused and imprisoned, and after he cleared his skirts and was released from prison, he recommended himself by his writing addressed to government named by Song Ruosi(宋若思)’s identity when he stayed at Song Ruosi’s barracks. This prose can be divided with three paragraphs. The First paragraph describes Li Bai’s age and experiences. It is written that he was solid with XuanZong(玄宗), and he was accompanied by Yong King(永王) then punished for this but finally he was able to clear his name. In the second paragraph, it shows the reason why this prose is recommending Li Bai, and the reason is that recommending talented person for the country is one of subject’s duties, and Li Bai’s personality, talent of writing, learning are all excellent. The Third paragraph suggests that if Li Bai as abandoned talented person is appointed, all the talent of the world will decide to turn to government. This prose corresponds to traditional systemic characteristic of Biao(表), words are straightforward but the meaning is significant and there are distinct differences between each paragraph. Phrases are sometimes euphemistic and sometimes impassioned, so it appears writer’s feelings that he wants to become an official to devote to country’s development.