Modernization of Korean Theatre in the 20th Century
Author:   Meewon Lee (Korea National University of Arts, South Korea)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032791425


Pages:   238
Publication Date:   22 May 2026
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Modernization of Korean Theatre in the 20th Century


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Author:   Meewon Lee (Korea National University of Arts, South Korea)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781032791425


ISBN 10:   103279142
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   22 May 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction: What is Modernization in Korea?: Historical Background. 1. The Beginning of Modern Theatre and Cultural Resistance 2. Sinpa Theatre: Transitional Melodrama from Westernized Japan and Its Influences on Commercial Theatre 3. Singeuk Theatre: Western Realism Theatre and Social Realism Theatre 4. The Liberation of Korea and the Korean War Period: Theatre of Ideology 5. The Little Theatre Movement 6. The Beginning of Experiments and Innovations for Modernizing Theatrical Traditions 7. Madanggeuk: The Contemporary Sociopolitical Theatre with the Traditions from Korean Heritage 8. Toward the Postmodern Theatre

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Meewon Lee is Professor Emerita of Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, Korea. Her publications include Korean Traditions and Performances in the Postmodern Era. She is focused on esthetics of Korean theatre, related to its traditions and world theatre.

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