고대 중국 남녀 밀회의 재구성 - 만명 민가집 《괘지아掛枝兒》, 《산가山歌》를 중심으로 -

By the time of the Late Ming Dynasty, folk songs became widely popular among people of all ages and genders, and they were collected and published as books by certain literary figures. This study reconstructs the clandestine meetings of individuals during that period based on representative publications of folk songs, such as Guazhi-er(掛枝兒) and Shange(山歌), and examines their significance. The theme of love, particularly the notion of ‘clandestine meetings’, as portrayed in these folk songs, presents a serious violation of contemporary social norms. Nevertheless, the works addressing this theme are diverse and articulate how lovers planned their secret encounters, how these meetings were realized, and how they ultimately concluded. In an era that placed significant emphasis on human desires, the true love between men and women—often risking their lives—and the heightened expectations of pure affection are vividly reflected in the songs of the people. Through this research, the study reveals a universal quality of folk songs that transcends centuries, as well as a distinct nature of romantic relationships that differs markedly from contemporary norms. While this paper focuses primarily on the analysis of the folk songs themselves, it is also considered valuable to explore a broader array of works related to clandestine meetings and the attitudes of readers during the Late Ming period in future studies.