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A Study on the Works of Zhuxi Published in the Early Joseon Dynasty

Choi, Kyung Hun 1

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ABSTRACT

This study investigated 18 works of Zhuxi published in the early Joseon Dynasty by examining the documents and the existing prints, and analyzed them according to the works, the editions, and the regions of publication. Major findings of this study are as follows: 1. Zhuxi’s works were published a total of 148 times which include 97 times in woodblock prints, 48 times in prints with metal movable types, and 2 times in prints with wooden movable types. 2. The most frequently published works were Sohak, Sigyeong, Garye, Geunsarok, Jachitonggam-gangmok, etc. selected as textbooks for the royal court and national schools. 3. The printings were mainly conducted by the central government and also locally done on nationwide scales, but mostly by Gyeonsang Province and Jeolla Province. 4. Most of Zhuxi’s works were published by the central government with movable types, but four works, including Dongmongsuji, were published with woodblocks by local governments. Therefore, it is clear that there was co-operation between the central and local governments. 5. In this study, Gyeongjaja-bon Mung-juseonsaeng-gamheungsi printed in 1429 (the 11th year of the King Sejong’s reign) is first introduced.

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