霽山 金聖鐸의 『知非錄』을 통해 본 영남 문인의 일상과 성찰

Abstract

“Jibirak” is a diary of daily life by Jesan Kim Seong-tak (1684-1747), which was housed in the Jesan Jongtaek of the Uiseong Kim clan. It was made available to the academic world after being entrusted to the Korean Studies Advancement Center. The title “Jibirak” references an anecdote where Qu Boyu realized at the age of 50 that his past life was mistaken. Similarly, Kim Seong-tak began documenting his daily life at the age of 49 for the purpose of self-reflection. The diary covers approximately six months, from January 1 to the end of the intercalary May in 1732. Kim Seong-tak was a descendant of Kim Jin from the Naeap village and studied under Gaham Yi Hyeon-il. His talents were recognized, and he held official positions, which was rare for a Yeongnam scholar. However, he spent over ten years in exile due to submitting a petition to clear the name of his teacher, Yi Hyeon-il. “Jibirak” is imbued with his self-reflection and introspection. It consistently records his reading progress and scholarly pursuits, along with his continuous exploration of enlightenment and doubts. Through the diary, Kim Seong-tak used it as a means to assess and reflect on his academic standing. Although he did not enjoy composing poetry as a Confucian scholar, he wrote poems when requested or when he felt poetic inspiration. He particularly expressed his hopes for junior literati and his desire to advance academically by reflecting on his own scholarly shortcomings. “Jibirak” is a typical diary of a late Joseon period literati, showcasing Kim Seong-tak’s self-reflection and introspection. It is considered a significant resource for understanding the life and thoughts of Yeongnam scholars in the late Joseon period.