소래 김중건 시가의 전승 현황과 논의 방향

초록

This study examines the transmission history and philological characteristics of poetry composed by Sorae Kim Jung-geon(1889–1933), an anti-Japanese independence activist and thinker, and proposes directions for future academic research. Sorae, who was active mainly in northern Manchuria, left approximately 90 songs and several Classical Chinese poems. His works transcend personal lyricism, encompassing revolutionary will, socialist ideals, and an acute sense of place that reflects the historical and cultural context of his time. However, previous studies have largely focused on commemorative perspectives, lacking rigorous textual criticism, systematic annotation, and clear verification of original manuscripts and transmission processes. By comparing the handwritten manuscript Noraejip preserved at the Independence Hall of Korea with subsequent printed editions (Soraejip, 1969; Biography of Sorae Kim Jung-geon, 2003), this study confirms the manuscript’s central role as a primary source. It further explores the bibliographical features, the transcriber Lee Won-gyu’s contribution, editorial changes, errors, and the use of unique scripts devised by Sorae. These findings provide a solid foundation for establishing a critical edition and annotated publication in the future. The study also suggests a multidimensional research approach that includes philological analysis, socio-historical contextualization, and literary geography. Notably, Sorae’s songs functioned as tools for collective rituals and popular enlightenment, with works such as Janggeomga expressing resistance to fascism and factionalism, and A Poem Written on Gu-il Day at Haeumja articulating the ideal of universal equality(齊世). Finally, the study highlights the importance of examining previously undisclosed documents held at the Mudanjiang Eight Heroines Memorial Hall in China, which may further clarify the original form and context of Sorae’s poetry. This research aims to broaden the understanding of Sorae’s literary legacy and contribute to new perspectives in the study of Korean independence movements, modern literature, and intellectual history.

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