『고려사』 판본과 그 간행 시기

Abstract

There are 80 editions of 『Goryosa(高麗史)』 in domestic and abroad library these days. Among them, 5 kinds of the book were printed with Eulhae metal type(乙亥字) and the rest of them were printed with woodblock printing(木板本). The woodblock printing『Goryosa』 was recarved based on Eulhae metal type 『Goryosa』. 『Goryosa』 whose compilation had been finished in the first year of King Moonjong(文宗) was firstly published with 『Goryeosa-Jeolyo(高麗史節要)』 around April in the first year of King Danjong(端宗). Considering the printing methods since the age of King SeJong(世宗), we can assume that the first edition of 『Goryosa』 was published with Gapin metal type(甲寅字). And it’s lines and letters are form of 10 lines with 17 letters. The first edition of 『Goryosa』 was printed a small quantity. And It was housed inside palace only, which caused a request of its additional printing and publicizing. By these request of proclamation, King Seongjong(成宗) promised to print and distribute 『Goryosa』 as soon as possible. These pledges was carried into effect, Eulhae metal type 『Goryosa』 was published in the late sixth year and early seventh year of King Seongjong. 『Goryosa』 had been a wide circulation in the society of bureaucrats and intellectuals after print it using the Eulhae metal type. It had been adopted as a reference text for contests since the age of King Seongjong and frequently used in the discussion of current issues. While suffering Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592(壬辰倭亂), so many precious books were burnt or scattered. Even the printed books of 『Goryosa』 was not immune. After the war, King Kwang- Hae(光海君) has done various works to promote literature and book acquisition. The work was cut on blocks and published based on the metal movable type prints. The woodblock printing 『Goryosa』 was printed in the fourth year of King Gwanghae.