김화(金化) 유배기 이가환(李家煥) 한시(漢詩)의 전개 양상과 문학적 가치

Abstract

This study was based on the research result about the works of Sino-Korean poetry of Geumdae (錦帶) Lee Ga-hwan (李家煥), a distinguished figure throughout the period of the reign of King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty. In particular, the works which he left during his exile life in the Gimhwa (金化) region. Among his works that have continued up to now, the Sino-Korean poetry that he composed during exile is not only highly worthwhile to be noted in the literary terms but also plays a key role in understanding his spirit. This study began to discuss it, from the viewpoint that his exile experience rather gave birth to an abundant and profound Sino-Korean oetry, in contrast to the existing research focusing on the tragedy of exile. Section two conducts a careful review of how Lee Ga-hwan would witness the old grudges of Gwanseo (關西) residents, in the course of his being exiled along the route from Jeongju (定州) to Hanyang (漢陽) and the Gimhwa region. His poetry that he left, saying farewell to Gwanseo residents, reflects his critical attitude towards discrimination against Gwanseo, and his sympathy for the local residents. The Confucian scholars who had got acquainted with Lee Ga-hwan in the region continued human relationships and deep communions with him. Section three explores that the Gimhwa region, a place of his exile, was perceived by him as a little free place where he was chosen under the grace of the King, examining a lot of feelings that he had during his exile life. In the face of a grief he felt in his unfortunate condition, he began to have the stability and relaxation, confronting his situation, while he was being adapted to the place of exile. Subsequently, section four considers the sentiment and poetic image that Lee Ga-hwan developed during his exile life, focusing on an analysis of the poetry. Although Lee was free from cutthroat political strifes in the central political circle, in his poetry he embodied calmness and sincere communion with others, and reported about civil life. Such themes are considered the tokens indicating the maturity of Lee Ga-hwan’s Sino-Korean poetry. Section four summarizes the discussion and reconsiders the value of Lee Ga-hwan’s Sino-Korean poetry. The section views that his attitude of paying close attention to the pain of other people and the world, in his adversity, brought light to Lee’s Sino-Korean poetry.