유추강(庾秋岡)의 야담과 그 계몽적 성격

Abstract

As a person who contributed to the prevalence of yadams in the 1930s, historical storyteller Yu Chu-Gang is indispensable. Yu Chu-Gang''s real name is Yu Seok-Woo. He was originally a minister, but in the 1930s, he began his career as a historical storyteller by narrating in the radio talk show. His orally narrated yadam and yadam telling contest, were warmly welcomed by the public. The Yuchugang''s yadams I confirmed include several articles included in newspapers and magazines, and the collection of yadams published in the early 1950s, 『O-Seong and Han-Eum』, 『Bong-Yi Kim Seondal』, 『Prince Yang-Nyeong''s Travel Sketches』, 『The Disturbance of Goblins』, and 『Jeong Su-Dong and Jeong Man-Seo』. He not only took materials from previous literature, but also compiled anecdotes of people that were talked about among people into full-length yadam. Yu Chu-Gang''s yadams have a marked enlightening tendency. He inspired pride in the nation through the bravery of historical figures and the will to overcome the national crisis. In addition, he refined customs by raising questions about convention and suggesting scientific and reasonable solutions. Furthermore, he preached the teachings of Christ to love his enemies and neighbors and emphasized the practice of love. Yu Chu-Gang''s enlightening yadam spread the history of the nation to the public and foster a modern consciousness. However, due to its enlightening characteristic could not escape the limits of diminishing the fun of the unfolding story.