어촌(漁村) 심언광(沈彦光)의 자연관과 시 세계 고찰

Abstract

This thesis examines the view of nature described in the poetry of Sim eon-gwang, who lived a diverse life as a scholar, politician, and local administrator. As a scholar, he directly expressed through poetry that the order of nature is a substance that is specifically reflected in human affairs. To him, nature is a concrete space where the natural principles of confucianism is expressed. This point of view has an important meaning in that it mediates the view of nature of confucianism from the early to mid-Joseon(朝鮮) period. As a politician, he suggests preparing for the hardships of the people due to disasters by presenting a situation contrary to natural disasters through the use of everyday materials often used in poetry. This is based on his political ideas and historical lessons. In addition, it performs the function of paradoxical emphasis by asking other politicians to do politics for the people. He has experience working in border areas as a local administrator. He realistically described the misery of the people suffering from plague and hunger through poetry. He expressed his regret as an administrator who could not solve these problems. On the other hand, through the sentiment of earnest compassion embodied in his poetry, it can be confirmed that his will to practice patriotism on the other side of his view of nature. In conclusion, for Shim Eon-gwang, nature was a space where confucian rationality was manifested as a scholar, a medium through which natural disasters were reflected as a politician, and a place for practicing patriotism and love for the people as a local administrator.