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A Study on the Narrative of Sword Masters in late Joseon Dynasty

  • Journal of Korean Literature
  • 2018, (38), pp.233-271
  • DOI : 10.52723/JKL.38.233
  • Publisher : The Society Of Korean Literature
  • Research Area : Humanities > Korean Language and Literature
  • Received : September 30, 2018
  • Accepted : November 10, 2018
  • Published : November 30, 2018

Kim Yu Jin 1

1인하대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

In the late 18th century’s Joseon Dynasty, the story of the Sword Masters in ordinary people was accepted by literati and settled as the narrative of the Sword Masters. According to the contents of these narratives, their characters could be categorized as an old monk, young people, a general, and a swordswoman. There are two types of narrative forms that distinguish other short stories are ‘showing swordsmanship’ and 'fighting by swords’. These narratives’ presuppositions are based on swordsmanship carried by the master of swords. The major conflicts of these narratives are spread through the sequences and repetitions of vengeance. These narratives can be called the stories of swordsmanship and revenge. Conclusionally the reason why the late 18th century’s the narrative of sword masters could be popular can be understood by associating it with the social atmosphere of the time and governance of Jungjo.

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