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Four steps in composition Jeolgu[絶句] in Sino-Korean Poetry

  • Journal of Korean Literature
  • 2014, (30), pp.265-292
  • Publisher : The Society Of Korean Literature
  • Research Area : Humanities > Korean Language and Literature
  • Published : November 30, 2014

Gu, Bon Hyeon 1

1동덕여자대학교

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ABSTRACT

Four steps in composition was originally a term to refer to a writing technique[章法] comprising Eugyeong[意境, artistic vista] of jeolgu[絶句] in Sino-Korean Poetry. Afterwards, it has widely been accepted as one of typical methods to make up the content of all the writing including prose. The purpose of this article is to examine the characteristics of writing methods in four steps in composition. Gigu[起句], which is said to be the beginning usually stands out less, and in this case, Seunggu[承句] follows suit. If Gigu stands out, balance must be achieved by making Seunggu lengthy and solemn. In either case, Seunggu as a rule delivers the feeling of poetic concept being completed. That's why the unexpectedness of Jeongu[轉句] is made more effective. Jeongu, which turns poetic concept into new direction, has the feature of new beginning. Since it elicits new poetic concept, though seeming to be completed in Gigu and Seunggu, should consist of new Eugyeong regardless of Gi‧Seung. Gyeolgu[結句] should have the characteristics of both Sumisanggwan[首尾相關] and implication. Not only must the content of Gi‧Seung and Jeon be made closely related but also Eugyeong of Gyeolgu ought to be composed so that the diverse interpretation can be possible for the themes to have overtones.

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