『동 트기 전(夜明け前) 』소고 - 가도(街道)양상을 중심으로 -

Abstract

This thesis is written under the hypothesis that there are three images of the thoroughfare Kiso in this novel. First, I illuminated historical roles of the thoroughfare Kiso and many lives of roadside inhabitant. In this process, I realized the road which is made for the political purpose, attends political task. I found that there are many stories of pain and grief of humble classes. according to performing a duty, they are described in detail and realistically. I came to a conclusion that this novel is classic historical fiction. Second, I illuminated aspect that the road is caught up battlefield. In this process, I found many inhabitants who wanders from place to place. They are scrambling to escape refuge. Paradoxically, in spite of battle, an enemy can become a friend. in this battle. Through the battle, thoroughfare Kiso is able to be an important role in Japanese history. I also came to a conclusion that this novel is logotional historic fiction. Third, I found that there is another road is not described directly in this novel. Readers can guess third road which is hidden images. I would like to name this images the road of mind. Through this hidden images, novelist Shimazaki Touson could describe his view of history, philosophy, his attitude toward life, and his political view. Conclusionally, this novel is not only a requiem of tragic hero Aoyama Hanzo but also novelist Shimazaki Touson′political belief.