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The purpose of this study was to investigate the narrative characteristics and thematic consciousness of the Gyeongpan edition of Hyeonsumunjeon· under the magnetic field of its the best version. First, the narrative characteristics of the Gyeongpan edition is based on the events related to the dynastic change shown in the best version, and it is not realized the prophecy of the Jingang Doin, which is “Destruction of the Song and foundation of Yeojin" in the process. This paper shows that the narratives of the Gyeongpan edition are ultimately directed toward the existence of the Song and sublates the dynastic change by other nations. Meanwhile, intention of writer looks different to ostensible narration of the Gyeongpan edition. It means writer of the Gyeongpan edition expressed negative perceptions of the Song dynasty and gave prominence to dangerous situation of Song that barely maintained by a few loyalist through the characteristics of heroes who are loyal father and son, main characters, and Shincheonja punished by heaven. The Gyeongpan edition follows existence of the Song dynasty on the surface but express loss of the Song dynasty’s absoluteness. This paper says that Gyeongpan edition is reflected external awareness of late Joseon dynasty that it has fidelity ideologically in a situation lack of respection about Myoung dynasty..

Hyeonsumunjeon, Gyeongpan edition, narrative characteristic, Consciousness of Author in Gyeongpan edition