A Study on the Rhyme-Borrowing Poetry of Seokju Kwon-pil: Based on envoys for Ming and an exchange of poems of Jesulgan(envoys for Ming) Period

Kwon Pil demonstrated remarkable talent by concentrating on creating chaunsi (The Rhyme-Borrowing Poetry) during his tenure as a Jesulkwan (a literary official) for the Ming Dynasty envoys in 1602. By examining the creative methods and content characteristics of Kwon Pil's chaunsi during his Jesulkwan period, this study aims to highlight his literary achievements. First, the forms of chaunsi created by Kwon Pil during his Jesulkwan period were classified into two categories: ① “Chaunsi targeting more than 2 people”: Although Kwon Pil and the reception officials gathered for official affairs, there were instances where he would request chaunsi from more than 2 people in a personal context. The original poems (wonunshi) and the chaunsi are closely related, and as the reception officials engaged in large-scale poetic exchanges, a sense of camaraderie was formed, increasing internal intimacy. ② “Chaunsi involving a third party”: Various instances were examined where a third party intervened in the poetic exchange between the sender (author of the original poem) and the receiver. Kwon Pil and the reception officials actively participated in these exchanges, fostering a sense of solidarity and expanding their group relationships. Next, the content characteristics of Kwon Pil's chaunsi during his Jesulkwan period were categorized into two aspects: ① “Mental changes arising from the realization of reality”: The reception officials, under the tension of performing their official duties, sought to express their mental changes and realizations through chaunsi. ② “Expression of the agony of waiting and emotional exchange”: As the departure of the Ming Dynasty envoys was delayed, the reception officials shared their daily lives amidst the agony of waiting, strengthening their sense of solidarity. The communication patterns arising from this were examined. Finally, the fact that Kwon Pil participated as a white-robed Jesulkwan in the gatherings of the great literary figures of the time is of significant literary historical importance. Although they met in an official capacity, the reception officials also engaged in private literary competitions, showcasing their outstanding poetic abilities. Therefore, the chaunsi exchanges between Kwon Pil and the reception officials during his Jesulkwan period provided valuable insights into the literary trends and work quality of the time. Based on these findings, this study re-evaluates Kwon Pil's poetry by examining the relationship between his chaunsi and the original poems, thereby shedding light on the literary trends and characteristics of the era.