十八世紀朝清文士筆談內容考述

Abstract

The 18th century is a period when Qing and Chosŏn literati communicate frequently with a variety of communicating forms such as conversations by writing, the exchange of poetry, reciprocating letters, asking for providing preface and postscript, literary criticism as well as giving books as presents, among which the conversations by writing is the most popular way of interaction. According to statistical study by the author, at least 193 detailed conversations by writing happened in the 18th century were recorded in the extant Yeonhaeng Rok, one of Chinese and Korean ancient scriptures. Its contents mainly covered ten aspects, in which some in-depth exchange was recorded. Therefore, these materials are of great literature value. Regarding to the communication of etiquette system and custom, Qing people’s comments on Chosŏn ambassadors’ clothing and inturn Chosŏn views of binding feet of Qing women are always the key points. Besides, it also includes the communication of imperial examination system in Qing Dynasty and Ancient Korea;the discussion about academy and literary between Qing and Chosŏn scholars;Chosŏn literati’ concerns with religion;Chosŏn literati’ focus on the Ming historical events, Qing political and agricultural situation as well associal development;Chosŏn literati’ acquaintance with compilation of books in Qing Dynasty, for example “The Imperial Collection of Four Treasures”;the exchange of banned books in Qing Dynasty between Qing and Chosŏn literati;Chosŏn scholars’ care for the landscape, geography of China and places of interest in China. Qing people also pay attention to Chosŏn in many regards, for instance,landscape and geographical situation, scene style and feature views, ancient authors and their works, history, etiquette, custom, education, languageetc. It is obvious to find the diversity of their conversation topics. And these topics are closely associated with the culture, custom, history and the focus on Confucianism of Qing Dynasty and Chosŏn. It should also be emphasized that no matter how abundant the conversations are, the key point is always related to concerns of Chosŏn literati when visiting Qing Dynasty and their own scholar traits.