『檀几叢書』와 명말청초 문학경향

Abstract

『TanJiCongShu』 and the trends of literature during the Late Ming and early Qing period. Song, Kyung-Ae 『TanJiCongShu』 is a series compiled by a literary and editorial write–named ZhangChao, during the the Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. This paper analyzed the content of 157 literary works contained in the『TanJiCongShu』and through this, also analyzed the trends of literature during the Late Ming and early Qing period. All of works contained in 『TanJi CongShu』 belong to the literati of Late Ming and early Qing. The contents contained in 『TanJiCongShu』 vary widely. It consists of Confucian classics and history, and also expresses a literati’s everyday life and personal hobbies. There are also many writings documenting regional characteristics and customs, along with an emphasis of moral precepts. 『TanJiCongShu』 mainly contains the essay of the literati in the Late Ming Dynasty period. Therefore, it has a tendency to focus on literature that pursues personality and self. In addition, within the political chaos and chaotic social scene of the Late Ming and early Qing period, we can find the literary trend that emphasized practicality and morality within each piece of work. The writings contained in the 『TanJiCongShu』 show the lives, consciousness, and emotions of literati during a period of political upheaval. Also, there are many writings documenting the geographical features and customs of the time. Therefore, it is a worthwhile piece of literary work that can help in understanding the social, cultural activities of the Late Ming and early Qing, as well as the lives and the world of literati.