木溪 姜渾의 문학에 대한 재평가 시론

Abstract

Gang Hon(姜渾) is one of the important figures during the reign of Yeonsan gun(燕山君) that he was in charge of Royal writing and also rewarded with a meritorious retainer at the stabilization of a dynasty(靖國功臣). However, his literary works and political activities were never reviewed enough as he was later opposed by junior sarim(士林) officials. This paper is an introduction for literary works of Gang Hon, and by extension it also aims to lay the groundwork for understanding the history of literature during the reign of Yeonsan gun and King Jungjong, and the establishment of cultural infrastructure in Jinju area in the early Joseon period. It is undeniable that Gang Hon composed many literary works of flattery as one of Royal literati during the reign of Yeonsan gun. But it is also true that his unique and refined literary works can only be explained properly by his close relationship with political power. For example, in the inscription on a tombstone of Jeong Misu, Gang introduces anecdotes of Jeong Misu and highlights his good deed and fairness that Jeong tried to reduce the sentence of others so that they would not to receive a severe punishment although Jeong himself was in a desperately dangerous situation. It is very unique in that it includes an anecdote that Jeong pleaded for someone based on the applicable law that are rarely seen in inscriptions by others. This paper reports some of his records(記) and inscriptions that has been lost, but it is needed to find more his works that might remain in other materials to fully appreciate his literature. Furthermore, Gang’s sister's husband is Eo Deukgang(魚得江, 1470~1550), a famous writer who has left many anecdotes in the Korean history of literature. It is needed to research the relationship between Gang Hon and Eo Deukgang to understand fully the intention and the achievements of literary groups during the reign of Yeongsan gun and King Jungjong.