병자호란 실기 서발류의 특징과 의의

Abstract

This study aims to comprehend various aspects and functions of prolog and epilog of nonfiction literary works on the Second Manchu Invasion of Korea. Until the mid-Joseon Dynasty, prolog and epilog had a strong tendency of playing a role as a place of academic debates by setting forth opinions on literature and thought. With the advent of a new literary style called ‘nonfiction literary works’ after war, however, prolog and epilog came to be included in records on those who experienced war or written by the following generations, and the development aspects of prolog and epilog were a little different from those before. In other words, while describing the same process of writing book as the previous prolog epilog, it went through literary changes along with new social aspects after the 17th century. Written by those who experienced war in person, earlier prolog and epilog of nonfiction literary works expressed a strong desire of experience preservation by recording their shocking war experiences and passing down the records to the following generations, or judging right from wrong among those involved in war by putting together all the circumstances and events they witnessed in person. Written by the following generations, later prolog and epilog of nonfiction literary works superficially praised the deceased, which was similar to the earlier one, but its intent appeared definitely different from that of the earlier one on the other hand. As prolog and epilog was written by some descendents who were acquainted with those involved in war, or some well-reputed people, it justified some historical figures sacrificed by critical controversies, or by having a specific family or area as a central point, it connoted a hidden purpose of acquiring control over the rural community. In this way, as they realized that prolog and epilog was subject to utility, prolog and epilog of nonfiction literary works writers tried to express various intentions in both direct and indirect ways.