서정주 「시론」의 새로운 해석 -‘바다바래여’의 환경인문학적 맥락을 중심으로

Abstract

This article analyzes Seo-Jeong-ju’s peculiar term “Bada-Barae-Yeo[Long for the sea]” in 「Poetics」 from various perspectives. In the text of Seo-Jeong-ju, ‘sea’ is not the sea of everyday experiences, but ‘the sea of poetry’ where ‘the abalone of poetry’ grows. This sea is the ‘sanctuary of the soul’ called by the poet himself and is also the ‘town of poetry’. In the context of Seo-Jeong-ju’s entire poem, the sea image of 「Poetics」 belongs to the realm of relaxation and a far-sighted view. However, in the context of environmental humanities, it has the same structure as ‘the longing to be one with God’. So, “Bada-Barae-Yeo[Long for the sea]” has a similar meaning to the ritual of ‘Bada-Baragi[unity of sea and human]’ in ancient history books. “Bada-Barae-Yeo” is a variation of ‘Bada-Baragi’. We can call it ‘the process by which rituals are articulated’. In addition, “Bada-Barae-Yeo” is a kind of aesthetic attitude. It can be explained by the earnestness that grows out of the heart before the language expression. It means a process in which the intention toward ‘the hometown of poetry’ and the eagerness to find the hometown of poetry continue with daily life. Therefore, Seo-Jeong-ju’s 「Poetics」 is a declaration of support for process oriented creation, not result-oriented creation. This is the true meaning of leaving behind without expressing everything.