『세설신어보』의 조선과 애도 문단의 출판과 향유층 비교

Abstract

In this study, I report on the circulation of Shi Shuo Xin Yu(世說新語) in East Asia from comparative perspectives. Shi Shuo Xin Yu was originally published in Wei-Jin and North-South dynasties and gained popularity in literary world, followed by publication in various forms through generations. during the Ming dynasty, Wang Shi Zhen(王世貞) published an augmented version, shi Shuo Xin Bu(世說新語補) which became even more popular than the original, reaching out to Joseon and Edo literary worlds. Since 17th century, it started to be published in Joseon and Edo, commonly based on Li Zhuo Wu Shi shuo Xin Yu Bu(李卓吾批點世說新語補). Between the two countries, the versions contrast in many aspects including the format, publisher, and reader group. In Joseon, it was only published in metal types. There being almost no commercialization of books, it was accessible and circulated by limited class of writers. In Edo, two versions were published in late 17th century and many footnoted and commented versions bursted out from mid 18th century. Notably, they were all published in wood block for mass reproduction.