劉勰의 文學史觀에 관한 몇 가지 검토

Abstract

As can be seen from the review done so far, Liuxie's point of view on history of literature cannot be explained by the simple dichotomy between the times and literature. We need to have a clear understanding of literature at that time from a historical perspective. To understand his point, it is necessary to first take a comprehensive look at not only the periodical phenomena but literary trends and views on fundamental problems of literature. Basically, he follows and admires the Confucianism, having critical standpoint on excessive formalism and creative acceptance on the discussion of both theoretical and practical problems at that time. In particular, he considered the current thought of the times as the basis of history of literature and the interaction of modification and foundation of literature as the essence of literature. His viewpoint became a kind of measuring sticks to evaluate history of literature. His viewpoint was not inflexible following of ancient literature but reformative efforts against the excessive formalism and estheticism in the contemporary literature. After all, it is necessary to keep in mind that his viewpoint of history of literature is that literature is closely related to such elements as the political and social situation of the times.