Review of and Comparison of Different Versions(異本)

Abstract

This paper compares the introduction of , one of the six lyric works included in the book 《Cheongrimdosa Jijiga(靑林道 士 知止歌)》 and examined its varlants. is an example of instructive lyrics, stating that we should never forget the grace of our parents who gave birth to us, realizing that humans are the most precious of all things. In order to steadily practice the principles of being human, the Three kang(三綱) or the five principles(五倫) are actively recommended, and it is emphasized that others are encouraged to do good deeds and build up virtue. has several different versions showing illustrating the same narrative process. These are the three pieces of , and , which are housed in the Korean Gasa Literature Museum. The composition of the work is generally similar between the different versions, but there are many differences in notation and omissions or typos in phrases or vocabulary. Above all, the point of attention while examining these different versions is the issue of the title of the work and the author. , , and , etc. are titled after the names of two thinkers who represent Joseon Neo-Confucianism, ‘Toegye’ and ‘Yulgok’, so the original authors of the works are identified as different persons. that it does. This can be found in the distribution process of gasa in the late Joseon Dynasty that reflected the times of the time. This paper examines the authorlal intention and distribution process of these Gasa works with reference to and discusses their material value.