@article{ART002417019},
author={Kim Kun-Kon},
title={Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain},
journal={DONAM OHMUNHAK},
issn={1229-2117},
year={2018},
volume={34},
pages={7-38},
doi={10.17056/donam.2018.34..7}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim Kun-Kon
TI - Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain
JO - DONAM OHMUNHAK
PY - 2018
VL - 34
IS - null
PB - The Donam Language & Literature
SP - 7
EP - 38
SN - 1229-2117
AB - This study examines Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain in Sichuan, China (四川 峨眉山) as part of the study of travel literature in the Goryeo period. Lee Jae Hyeon was twenty-eight years old when he received the summon from King Chungsun and went to the Yuan Dynasty. While he was staying at Pavilion of Ten Thousand Scrolls (Ch. Wanjuantang K. Mangwondang 萬卷堂), he went on a long journey as an official in charge of conducting sacrificial rituals. He composed multiple poems under a given theme about the scenic spots and places of historic interest he met during the journey. The Records of the Western Expedition (K. Seojeongrok 西征錄) is the collection of the poems he wrote during this journey. Later, it was incorporated to the Fragmentally Collected Works of Yi Jae Hyeon (K. Ikjeanango 益齋亂藁). Poetry and prose are compiled in chronological order; therefore, we can reconstruct the itinerary through the title and contents of the work.
Lee Jae Hyeon left Yanjing before July 7th of 1316, arrived at Chengdu before September 2nd, climbed to the top of Emei Mountain in about September 11th and returned to Yanjing by the end of the year. He traveled across China which led from Yanjing->Hebei-> Shanxi -> Shaanxi ->Sichuan -> Henan to Yanjing for about five months.
Lee Jae Hyeon expressed his inspiration from his travels in to the poetry imagery. Especially when he toured scenic spots and places, he evaluated individuals and events from previous generation based on Annals of Spring and Autumn (Ch. Chunqiu 春秋). He showed a strong will toward reformation of custom based on historical precedents established by Chinese historical figures. On the other hand, he expressed his affection toward king, filial piety due to being away from his hometown and his parents, and the grief of a traveler who misses his hometown.
Lee Jae Hyeon was able to broaden his perspective and earn great inspirations through his journey around Emei Mountain. This was possible through the broad experience of exploring the magnificent mountains, streams, unfamiliar customs, remains from ancient saints and historical remains. This became the basis of his wide and magnificent literary world. Meanwhile he was able to communicate with the scholars of the Yuan Dynasty at Pavilion of Ten Thousand Scrolls, and even show off his talents to the fullest by making a trip around China. This was how he was able to expand the scope of his literary world.
KW - Yi Jae Hyeon;Emei Mountain;Travel;Scenic Spots and Historical places;Literary works;Seojeongrok;Observations and Inquiry
DO - 10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
ER -
Kim Kun-Kon. (2018). Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain. DONAM OHMUNHAK, 34, 7-38.
Kim Kun-Kon. 2018, "Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain", DONAM OHMUNHAK, vol.34, pp.7-38. Available from: doi:10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
Kim Kun-Kon "Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain" DONAM OHMUNHAK 34 pp.7-38 (2018) : 7.
Kim Kun-Kon. Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain. 2018; 34 7-38. Available from: doi:10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
Kim Kun-Kon. "Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain" DONAM OHMUNHAK 34(2018) : 7-38.doi: 10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
Kim Kun-Kon. Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain. DONAM OHMUNHAK, 34, 7-38. doi: 10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
Kim Kun-Kon. Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain. DONAM OHMUNHAK. 2018; 34 7-38. doi: 10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
Kim Kun-Kon. Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain. 2018; 34 7-38. Available from: doi:10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
Kim Kun-Kon. "Lee Jae Hyeon’s travel to Emei Mountain" DONAM OHMUNHAK 34(2018) : 7-38.doi: 10.17056/donam.2018.34..7
