부산대학교 도서관

This study aims to examine the aesthetic aspects of poetry from the perspective of realism and compare how Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun literaryly embraced and recorded the conflicts of their times. In this study, based on a literary view that emphasizes the social function of literature, the awareness of reality, resistance, perception of reality and future orientation manifested in the poetry of Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun is discussed. Additionally, the changes and characteristics of hometown imagery in their poetry was examined, comparing and analyzing the perception and resistance of their times centering around the fate of the community. Furthermore, with the theme of love and hope, positive visions of the future were discussed and the characteristics of poetic expressions related to love and hope were compared.In Chapter II, the background of Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun's poetics is examined. Born into wealthy households during a transformative period filled with conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western world, both Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun shared a common experience of receiving traditional education on Chinese characters in their youth, followed by modern education during their youth and studying abroad in Japan. Additionally, due to specific social circumstances in Korea and China, Yi Yook-sa simultaneously engaged in independence movements and literary exploration, while Lu Xun practiced literature that aimed to expose and criticize the irrational aspects of society for the purpose of enlightenment.Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun valued the social function of literature. They emphasized the artistic and independent qualities of literature, based on a traditional literary view that aims for social reform. They share a literary view characterized by the worldview of an Eastern traditional writer known as "Sushinjegapyunghan" and the features of "Munijedo." This view urges a direct confrontation with reality and active responses to it, which leads to an interest in the fate of hometowns and communities.In Chapter III, the awareness of reality and resistance in the poetry of Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun is examined. Hometown, for both Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun, falls into the category of "Nim," and the changes in hometown imagery signify changes in the perception of reality. Yi Yook-sa's perception of hometown involves a combination of pride in history and the despair brought about by reality. His efforts to gain insight into the lives of the people and the fate of the nation through the frame of hometown reflect his belief in national recovery and willingness to resist reality. Lu Xun's portrayal of hometown exhibits distinct national characteristics. The imagery of hometown does not show clear changes, but rather carries a sense of darkness and an undeveloped nature.Yi Yook-sa poetically represents thoughts on the life and destiny of the community through fantasy and imagination. His criticism and resistance to reality are subtle, hidden within the context of his poetry. Lu Xun directly faces the life of the community and expresses criticism of reality through parody, satire, and sarcasm. His poetry has a distinct satirical character that criticizes reality and a close relationship with current affairs. Additionally, his poetry combines humor and satire, skillfully utilizing both classical and modern life terminology.In Chapter IV, the future orientation is discussed through the theme of love and hope. The love depicted in the poetry of Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun revolves around humanity, and their perception of the times is condensed within it. The depicted love focuses on the emotions of pity and sadness, revealing empathy and compassion towards humanity.Yi Yook-sa's poetry reveals a universal humanism underlying his solidarity and salvation consciousness, as he paid attention to the fate of the community. The poetic expression of love in his work is symbolic and subtle. The foundation of Lu Xun's literature lies in a humanism that cherishes and respects human beings. His love effectively utilizes classical and modern poetry forms to vividly express his beliefs and positions.The poetry of Yi Yook-sa, who saw literature as a form of action, encapsulates his life symbolically.Hope is condensed within despair in Yi Yook-sa's poetry, and an atmosphere of darkness permeates the entire body of his work. The speaker of the poet subtly unveils an aspiration to reclaim a glorious history of the past and forge a path towards the future. In Lu Xun's poetry, hope is restrained within a gloomy atmosphere. The speaker of the poet criticizes and satirizes reality, resisting being engulfed by "silence" and "darkness," leaving behind the light of hope.Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun expressed love and hope in a restrained manner, without being submerged in darkness and despair. They evaluated and criticized reality with a clear gaze, remaining faithful to the present and constructing the future through action. The poetic charm of Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun lies in their ability to simultaneously possess artistic and philosophical qualities.This study has its implication in that it contributes to the further study and advancement in research on Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun by comparing and analyzing their poetry, enabling to discern their similarities and differences in terms of their perceptions during their time. Additionally, this study may shed light on the aesthetic aspects of Yi Yook-sa and Lu Xun's literary thoughts and achievements from the perspective of comparative literature, contributing to defining their positions in East Asia's literary landscape.