한국 근대 희곡문학의 분석적 연구(2) : 우리 희곡문학의 역사적 흐름 = The historical development of Korean drama

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study attempts to trace the historical development of Korean drama, as well as drama as a whole. Since man first appeared on the earth, the primitive man has utilized drama as a means of satisfying his 'imitation' instinct and as a collective ritual to worship his god. Korean drama is no exception. Since prehistorical times, Koreans have elevated heaven worship as an integral national observance, and concurrently dramatic activities came to be valued by the general populace as an important pastime.
Classical Korean drama that has survived to modem times include the mask dance, the ritual show, the puppet play, the shadow play, and the Pansori. Classical Korean drama is distinct from Western drama in its emphasis on singing and conventional acting.
Modern Korean drama, formulated at the early part of this century, was heavily influenced by Western and Japanese drama. Modern Korean drama exhibited efforts to succeed traditional Korean drama in light of the modernization fervor of the time. Understandably, it was nationalistic in nature and also afforded the Korean people with a viable means of comfort and entertainment during the 36 long years of Japanese occupation. However, it could not escape the perversion and oppression of Japanese imperialism.