South Korean drama has received considerable attention in Europe and Asia but until recently received only scant attention in the United States. This anthology contains early works 19891993 by one of Koreas leading theatre artists. These works reflect the nature of Lee Yun Taeks genius his contributions to contemporary Korean theatre and the sociopolitical climate in South Korea during the release of his early works. They are indeed brief chronicles of their time.The plays Citizen K OGu A Ceremony of Death Mask of Fire Ceremony of Power and The Dummy Bride A Ceremony of Love are a collection that illuminate such polarities as puritydepravity madnessreason powerimpotence lifedeath and freedomoppression. These polarities are clearly Korean in form and substance but their subject matter and motifs are universal. An introductory essay addresses particular aspects of each drama with extensive notes accompanying each play which include information about Korean society culture and history.