Bokjaeseonsaengjip

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2241

Category

Books & Records

Era

1446년(조선 세종 28) 판각 및 인출

Designated year

2023

Location

진주시, 경상남도— 경상남도 진주시 진주대로 501 (가좌동, 경상국립대학교 가좌캠퍼스) 고문헌도서관

Coordinates

35.156714, 128.098001Kakao address conversion

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The 'Bokjae Seongsaeng Collection' is a compilation of literary works and poetry by Bokjae (復齋) Jeong Chong (鄭摠, 1358-1397), a founding meritorious official of Joseon. The colophon by Hwangbo Liang provides detailed accounts of the publication history: In 1446 (King Sejong 28), his second son Jeong Hyo-chung collected and edited the work, while grandson Jeong Ok-gyeong prepared the manuscript. They requested Governor of Gangwon Province Yi Seon-je and Provincial Administrator Jeong Ho-yeon to oversee publication, completing the woodblocks under the supervision of Hwangbo Liang, the Military Governor of Xiangyang. The designated item represents the initial printed edition produced from the woodblocks created at that time. This two-fascicle, single-volume work contains 172 poems in the upper fascicle, primarily composed from his examination success and entry into government service through 1395 (King Taejo 4) immediately preceding an official mission to Ming. The lower fascicle includes various documents: a preface to the 'History of Goryeo' compiled under royal command jointly with Jeong Do-jeon and others; records such as the 'Sinju Hyanggyo Inscription' written at the request of Song Geo-jung; edicts including 'Letter to Jeong Mong-ju, Official of State Affairs' commemorating his achievements; and memorial inscriptions including the 'Jeongneung Monument' dedicated to King Taejo's father Yi Ja-chun. The recorded content indicates the 'Bokjae Seongsaeng Collection' served as the base manuscript for later intermediate editions and reprints. It also contains content supplementing official histories including the 'Chronicles of the Joseon Dynasty,' 'Essentials of the Goryeo Chronicles,' and 'Annals of King Taejo,' enabling understanding of historical-political facts from the late Goryeo through early Joseon transition. Additionally, it confirms Bokjae Jeong Chong's literary characteristics and personal networks. The collection includes publication records following Hwangbo Liang's colophon, documenting the roles and names of personnel involved in publication: Buddhist monk Hye-hwan, record official Ja-pyeong, carving official Yi Geun responsible for woodblock carving, and examination-graduate calligrapher Kim Jong-ji overseeing proofreading. This documentation of publication circumstances enables understanding of early Joseon printing culture implementation and organizational structures, representing precious recorded cultural heritage for research on publication and printing culture developments and systems organization of early Joseon.

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