金商範의『錦南詩集』과『錦人抄』비교 고찰

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of Kim Sang-bum’s Geumnam Sijip and Geumincho. Geumincho is a collection of works that serves as an excerpted anthology from Geumnam Sijip. To begin, I provided an overview of the original texts of both anthologies. The review of textual errors is an essential preliminary step in any study before proceeding with translation of the works. Therefore, I conducted an initial comparison and analysis of the two materials to prepare for this work. In the overview of the original text of Geumnam Sijip, I corrected textual errors based on issues of poetic style and linguistic consistency, and I also addressed inaccuracies likely caused by the manuscript transcription process. In compiling a list of errors in the original Geumnam Sijip, I found 52 errors in a total of 304 poems across 273 sections. This suggests that the manuscript is not the original autograph of the author but rather a copy transcribed by a descendant and handed down within the family as the original document. The works included in Geumincho consist of 53 pieces, 52 of which were excerpted from Geumnam Sijip, with one poem not included in Geumnam Sijip. Additionally, in Geumincho, revisions and improvements were made to the original works from Geumnam Sijip. Of the 52 poems, 13 were identical to the original works, while the remaining 39 were revised and enhanced. A total of 71 modifications were found in the revised works. This suggests the meticulous approach of Kim Sang-bum in refining his Chinese literary works. From this, it became clear that his poetic and scholarly insights were directly reflected in his work. In the context of interpersonal relations, this study uncovered significant material for researching the academic lineage and activities of the Confucian scholars in the Cheongju region from the 19th to the early 20th century. Regarding the depiction of nature, Geumnam Sijip provides a literary representation of the natural landscape surrounding Kim Sang-nam’s life, including the areas of Gangseodong and Waebukdong in Cheongju, which are now lost to time. Through his literary works, the value of these places can be appreciated. Moreover, Geumnam Sijip and Geumincho serve as valuable sources for understanding the state of poetry societies and the social activities of the time. Poetry societies in the region were spaces where local Confucian scholars would compose poems or engage in social interactions, often around scenic spots. Kim Sang-bum himself participated in various poetry societies such as Hwadong Poetry Society, Songjeol Poetry Society, and Balsan Poetry Society, where he either composed poems or formed connections with other scholars. This contributes to a deeper understanding of the social fabric of the Cheongju community during that period.