≪西湖夢尋≫의 註釋과 飜譯(2) ― 卷2

Abstract

This study is the second translations and annotations of ≪ Xi-hu meng xu n ≫. ≪ Xi-hu Meng xun ≫ was written by Zhang-dai(張岱, 1597-1679), one of the Ming Dynasty writer. Xi-hu is a lake located in Hang-zhou, Zhe-jiang province. Over the centuries, many Chinese writers described the beauty of Xi-hu and its surroundings. Zhang-dai is one of them. He lived Hang-zhou for over forty years enjoying the view and culture with his own unique view. After the collapse of Ming Dynasty, Zhang-dai mourned over the ruined city. He wrote the ≪ Xi-hu Meng xun ≫ because he wanted to let his descendants know about the city that was once so beautiful and flourished. Therefore, Zhang-dai divided the Xi-hu into five sections and described the natural scenery and historical sources one by one. This second chapter describes the west side of the Xi-hu. There was great natural scenery including many temples, caves, mountains, shanties and peaks. Zhang-dai wrote about its beauty in 12 works. He described the landscape in detail, as did other writers. Also he wrote records related to the historical developments in the scenery. He even left personal opinions about the characters involved in the scenery. This work explores the practical value of Late Ming Xiao-pin, and provides materials outside of literature limits.