『겐지 모노가타리』(源氏物語)와 헤이안 경(平安京)이라는 서사 공간

Abstract

This paper is to examine how 'Kyo' or 'Miyako', the 'narrative formation spaces' that are different from 'narrative subject space' such as 'Heian-kyo,' are constructed focusing on 'narrative space' in 『Genjimonogatari』. As a result, it was verified that a narrative technique to 'vaguely' structure spaces is used effectively in structuring 'Kyo' or 'Miyako,' the narrative formation spaces, instead of re-creating 'Heian-Kyo,' the actual spaces and 'narrative subject spaces,' as it is. Furthermore, it is considered that expressions such as 'Nagigashi(a certain)' or 'Watari(nearby)' instead of specifically expressing names of narrative spaces for characters also add to the vagueness of 'narrative formation spaces.' Thus, the narrative technique to establish vague and unspecific spaces is thought to be used to actively involve readers by stimulating their imaginations. Moreover in comparison to the use of 'Nanigashi' or 'Watari' in other classical Japanese texts, the technique to create 'narrative formation spaces' by adding 'Nanigashi' or 'Watari' to names of places is considered to be one of the expressive techniques used importantly in Monogatari Literature based on fabrications-『Genjimonogatari』 in particular. Also, there is a distinctive characteristic in Hikarugenji's areas of activities within 'Kyo' or 'Miyako.' which is that Hikarugenji always departs from the 'palace' to go to a house of a woman located in 'Kyo' or 'Miyako' in development of a love story with a new woman. Thus, the 'palace' is always the departing point/starting point of stories between Hikarugenji and women. Therefore, the 'Kyo' or 'Miyako' in 『Genjimonogatari』, concentrating on the love stories of Hikarugenji, is forming a structure that spreads out from the palace as the starting point. To conclude, spaces called 'Kyo' or 'Miyako' in 『Genjimonogatari』 can be considered as spaces suitable for fictional character called Hikarugenji and a major expressive technique in Monogatari based on fabrications. It is a fictional urban space constructed in order for readers at the time to concentrate and appreciate the Monogatari by stimulating their imaginations.