INTRODUCTION . . 6

Chapter 1 HISTORY
I. Ancient Times . . 13
II. Three Kingdoms Period .  15
III. Unified Silk Period . . 21
IV. Goryeo Dynasty . . 26
V. Joseon Dynasty . . 29

Chapter 2 TYPES AND THEIR CONTENT
I. Acrobatic Feats and Stunts . . 43
II. Magic Arts . . 49
III. Performances in Animal Disguises .  50
IV. Animal Tricks . . 54
V. Farces . . 55
VI. Singing and Dancing Acts . . 59
VII. Puppet Plays . . 60
VIII. Mask Dramas  . 70
IX. Traditional Narrative Songs . . 116

Chapter 3 PERFORMERS
I. Performers from Hereditary Shaman Families . . 133
II. Descendents of the Northern Tribes . . 134
III. Buddhist Monk Performers . . 136
IV. Performers from the Western Regions . . 140
V. Nomadic Entertaining Troupes in the Late Joseon Dynasty . . 142

CONCLUSION . . 152