Peregrynacje, migracje i wędrowanie
Peregrinations, Migrations and Wandering
The Motif of Journey in Korean Culture
Author(s): Ewa Rynarzewska
Subject(s): History, Language and Literature Studies, Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Korea; travel; Korean culture; Korean poetry; Korean cinema
Summary/Abstract: The authors analyse the topic of travel from geographical, literary, historical, pop cultural and linguistic perspectives. At the centre of their reflections is the belief in the significant role which, over the centuries, travel has played in the process of shaping national and individual identity of the Koreans.
Series: Coreana Varsoviensia
- E-ISBN-13: 978-83-235-6196-5
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-235-6188-0
- Page Count: 264
- Publication Year: 2023
- Language: Polish
Trasy pielgrzymek i wypraw handlowych dawnej Korei
Trasy pielgrzymek i wypraw handlowych dawnej Korei
(Routes of International Trade and Peregrinations of Early Koreans)
- Author(s):Jakub Taylor
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:13-64
- No. of Pages:52
- Keywords:Silkroads; Buddhist monks; historical narration; state-centered depiction; tributary trade; sociology of science; inculturation; history of everyday life
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this paper is to present a preliminary deductive-nomological model of the scientific approach towards the topic of the mutual relation of the international trade and peregrination routes of early Koreans up until 10th century. Due to the post-war processes within the Korean academia both of the above systems (religious and commercial) were strongly linked within the historical narration with the power of states and ruling elites. To some extent it was done because of the sample bias within the written records, some of the reasons lie within the sociological and philosophical dimension of Korean scholarship. In recent years a paradigm shift took place that allowed to conduct less state-oriented approach; this process is depicted within three chapters of the paper. Firstly, international trade net is scrutinized. Secondly, a plethora of religious – mostly Buddhist – travel patterns is presented. Lastly, a new perspective on the development of the future research on trade-religion relation with the use on the new set of methods and sources is suggested.
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Obraz Indii w relacji mistrza Hyecho
Obraz Indii w relacji mistrza Hyecho
(The Image of India in the Account of Master Hyecho)
- Author(s):Renata Czekalska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:65-93
- No. of Pages:29
- Keywords:Hyecho; India in the 8th century; journey account
- Summary/Abstract:The paper’s aim is to reconstruct the image of Indian civilization in the first half of the 8th century, in "Memoirs on the Peregrination to the Five Kingdoms of India" by Hyecho (approx. 700–780 or 704–787), the first account of India written by a Korean. The source basis for the present study was the annotated English translation of Hyecho’s work. Its examination shows that it is not merely a document of a pilgrimage to Buddhist holy places, rather it provides observations about the various regions through which Hyecho travelled, captures perfectly the complicated political divisions of the Indian Subcontinent, the internal struggles between kingdoms and external threats, but most of all, provides detailed descriptions of regional differences in terms of natural conditions, wealth, military strength, language, laws, food, clothing, customs, animal breeding, produced goods, and climate.
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Od pogłoski do popkultury – tajne wyprawy koreańskich inspektorów (amhaeng ŏsa)
Od pogłoski do popkultury – tajne wyprawy koreańskich inspektorów (amhaeng ŏsa)
(From Undercover to Popular Culture – the Voyage of a Secret Royal Inspector)
- Author(s):Kamila Kozioł
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:95-123
- No. of Pages:29
- Keywords:secret royal inspector; Pak Mun-su; Chŏson civil officials; Ch’unhyang-chŏn
- Summary/Abstract:The subject of this paper – so called Secret Inspectors (amhaeng ŏsa, 암행 어사, 暗 行 御史) – were a special rank of clerk appointed during the reign of Chŏson dynasty (Chŏson wangjo, 조선 왕조, 朝鮮 王朝; 1392–1910). They were to supervise members of the state administration, appointed to posts in the provinces, detect possible abuses against the civilian population, and conduct investigations in the event of suspected corruption. Due to their prerogatives, they were perceived by simple people as quasi-heroes, standing up for the lowly, defenseless people. This article discusses the process of mythologization of the figures of officials appointed to the position and the functions they performed.
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Motyw podróży w koreańskich poematach kasa
Motyw podróży w koreańskich poematach kasa
(Travel in Korean Classical Poetry kasa)
- Author(s):Ewa Rynarzewska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:125-166
- No. of Pages:42
- Keywords:travel; poetry kasa; Korean literature; kwan’yu kasa; sahaeng kasa; yubae kasa; Manŏnsa; Chŏng Chŏ’l; Hong Sun-hak; Kim In-gyŏm
- Summary/Abstract:The main subject of research is travel theme described on the example of the classical Korean narrative poetry called kasa. This poetry represents one of three main genres that flourished in Chosŏn state (1392–1910) and was created by officials and scholars who used the form of kasa to describe their own experiences of the journey. The great popularity of kasa among social and intellectual elite resulted in developing various artistic solutions and, eventually, in evolving an autonomous type of kasa called kihaeng kasa (“travel kasa”) that enriched the literary heritage of Korean medieval “travel literature” (kihaeng munhak). The long form of kasa, which is the most distinct characteristic of this literary genre, served many different purposes. It enabled its authors to express their own personal emotions, present their aesthetic view and philosophical reflection, manifest their political convictions or simply give an account of travel events submitted to the royal court after the journey. Different motivations of Korean authors resulted in wide variety of literary solutions of kasa, which is the main subject of this research. Its goal is to distinguish main trends developed within kasa, to describe their artistic features and discuss the literary picture of travel presented in selected examples of kasa poetry works.
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Podróż jako metafora: poszukiwanie drogi do wolności osobistej i samorealizacji w twórczości Na Hye-sŏk
Podróż jako metafora: poszukiwanie drogi do wolności osobistej i samorealizacji w twórczości Na Hye-sŏk
(Na Hye-sŏk’s Travels in Search of a Path to Personal Freedom and Self-Realization in Life)
- Author(s):Anna Diniejko-Wąs
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:167-208
- No. of Pages:42
- Keywords:Korean literature; Na Hye-sŏk; travel; metaphor; self-awakening; self-realization
- Summary/Abstract:A journey in the work of Na Hye-sŏk – a painter, writer, columnist, feminist, independence activist, and outstanding representative of the Korean “new women” movement during the colonial period – acquires a special metaphorical meaning as a search for a path to personal freedom and self-realization. The article describes the theme of travel as a means of self-awakening and liberating women from the oppressive constraints of Confucian patriarchal relationships. Numerous trips and stays abroad had a huge impact on the personal development and self-determination of the writer. They were reflected in the diverse work of Na Hye-sŏk, in her stories, journalism and memoirs.
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Niekończąca się tułaczka
Niekończąca się tułaczka
(Endless Wandering)
- Author(s):Roman Husarski
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:209-234
- No. of Pages:26
- Keywords:North Korean defectors; South Korean cinema; Sunshine policy; reunification movies; refugee movies
- Summary/Abstract:The North Korean defectors are still not accepted by the South Korean society. According to recent studies, the defectors earn less, face discrimination and are more prone to suicide than an average South Korean. The negative stereotypes are also present in the South Korean cinema: the defectors are often portrayed as betrayers, criminals who run away from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) or as communist spies. However, presenting defectors’ personal stories is limited. Two movies have been selected: "Crossing" (2008) and "Journals of Musan" (2010) to analyze the strategies used by the North Korean refugees to adjust to a new environment, and to examine the way this process is presented. I argue that both films are a challenge for the South Korean audience as the fatalistic message they convey is a reminder of a still poor situation of the DPRK defectors in South Korea.
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Koreańskie wędrówki frazeologiczne
Koreańskie wędrówki frazeologiczne
(Korean Phraseological Journeys)
- Author(s):Jeong In Choi
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Theory of Literature
- Page Range:235-258
- No. of Pages:24
- Keywords:movement verbs; Korean language; Polish language; comparative analysis; Korean idiomatic expressions
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of this study is to present the abundance of meanings of the most popular Korean verb for movement and one of the most frequently used words in Korean in general – kada. The verb kada has thirty-three dictionary meanings, only half of which can be translated into Polish using the verbs ‘go, walk’ and verbs communicating the means of transportation (e.g., ‘fly’, ‘swim’, ‘ride’ etc.). The remaining meanings are impossible to convey using Polish verbs of movement, hence understanding each in these contexts, recognizing the nuances and minor differences between them, can be quite a challenge for people learning Korean. For this purpose, individual meanings in this study have been grouped into three main categories: change in space, change in time, and change of state, which should facilitate the systematization of knowledge. For each meaning several examples in Korean have been given with their Polish translations. The last part of the work also presents idioms containing the verb kada in different contexts, which serve to better present its richness of meanings.
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