漢文學에 투영된 洪州의 문화적 위상 고찰

Abstract

This study has carried out research on the Sino-Korean classics and Sino-Korean poetry of traditional intellectuals centering around Hongju, one of four moks, or counties, in Chungcheong-do. First, with a focus on men of letters who served as heads of Hongju-mok, I investigated Sino-Korean poems that recited feelings of gladness on being appointed as head of Hongju-mok. Hongju has local characteristics that are rich enough to attract civil officials as it has plenty of local produce, manners, and customs, along with beautiful scenery in proximity to islands and the sea. Second, I looked into poetic works related to General Choi Young and ‘Songs of Peaceful Hongju’ to find out about manners, customs, and relics of Hongju. Through this investigation, I was able to take a glance at the contemporary cultural aspects of Hongju as it was a big mok, rich in local produce with a wealth of fish and salt, being encircled by mountains and close to the sea, from ancient times. Third, I examined nujeong-si (‘pavilion poems’) related to scenic spots of Hongju, with a focus on Sadal-jung and Yeongbo-jung where ancient poets produced the most works. The research has found that Hongju was a post that men of letters preferred because of geographical characteristics and cultural environment though it was an external post (i.e., a provincial post), and that men of letters, particularly drawn to mountains and streams, and seasonal scenery, left many poetic works. It is necessary to accumulate more data and perform further research into the culture, history, geography, etc of naepo (‘coastal area’) in Hongju-mok that has not been covered in this study.