<객주> 의 구조 분석

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the plot structure and to define the canon of <Gaek Ju>, a historical novel by Ju-Young Kim. The authoritive text of <Gaek Ju> should be the revised version published in 1992 rather than the original version published in 1984 when it ended the serial on Seoul Shinmun from June 2, 1979 to fed. 29, 1984, In this serial, the wrong chronological background should be modified from 1876 to 1883, and in accordance the age of the title-role from 25 to 32. The plot-structure of this novel is a chain plot-structure borrowing its sources from folk tales. The author enhanced its originality with mixing such literary traditions as Ya-Dahm (an official version-up of the historical tales). P＇ansori, folk songs in his own way. Besides, he succeeded to make the people＇s lives visible by depicting in detail the manners and humours of the merchants in The late Chosen dynasty. In conclusion, this novel should be considered as a masterpiece which included historical truth and the lower class＇s common belief of the historical novel.