Yi, Mi-wŏn,

Innovations of modern Korean theatre in the 20th century / Meewon Lee. - Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025. - 1 online resource. - Routledge advances in Korean studies .

"Lee provides a comprehensive insight into important topics within modern Korean theatre and conducts an in-depth evaluation of the major discourses that shaped Korean theatre during the 20th century. The book adopts a topical approach to explore modern Korean theatre through a more focused lens. Examining key subjects such as Korean adaptations of Shakespeare, the National Theatre, Feminist Theatre, and the intercultural potential of a Far Eastern Theatrical Bloc, it provides a rigorous understanding of the evolution of Korean theatre during the 20th century and explores the chronological history of theatre and the moments of rupture and innovation within. A vital resource of interest to scholars and students interested in East Asian culture and theatre, specifically Korean culture"--

1003490743 9781003490746 9781040145005 1040145000 9781040145012 1040145019

10.4324/9781003490746 doi


Theater--History--Korea--20th century.
Korean drama--History and criticism.--20th century
HISTORY / Asia / Korea

792.09519/0904