『청구가요』의 정체성과 수록 작품 연구

Abstract

This study set out to examine the facts about Cheonggu-Gayo and investigate the implications of Yeohang songs in the context of anthology history in the latter part of the 18th century. Cheonggu-Gayo is an anthology published by Nogajae Kim Su-jang in 1769, containing the works of 11 Yeohang singers. Its identity and status had, however, remained unknown until recently. As interest was concentrated on "some shocking works" in the anthology, its discussions failed to extend to overall discussions about the history of anthologies and songs in the second half of the 18th century. In an effort to examine the facts about Cheonggu-Gayo, the present study analyzed its formats and examined the transmission patterns of its works in a macroscopic manner to find some clues to establish its status in the history of anthologies. The findings regarding its formats were summarized as follows:first, the findings indicate that the Yeohang singers had a social intercourse with literary figures from the noble class and offer a peek at the culture of songs and music; second, there were huge differences in the number of works in the anthology according to the authors; third, Pyeong Sijos came first before Saseol Sijos in the anthology; and fourth, Kim Su-jang left a precedent of publishing an anthology in his later years. The study first discovered a new fact that Cheonggu-Gayo is divided into two parts according to musical criteria, despite which it had long remained outside the limelight until the 20th century when it was re-illuminated. Finally, the study discussed the meanings of the works in the anthology with a focus on its unique works, which provide critical implications to figure out the identity and status of the anthology. Contrary to the general expectation, it contained a good number of works that addressed medieval concepts or reflected on the history of life. Even Kim Su-jang as well as the authors of its Saseol Sijos expressed the Confucian sense of ethics, which made it difficult to figure out the authors' respective individuality.