Selected Poems
With parallel Spanish text
(Author) Federico Garcia LorcaLorca's poetry is steeped in the land and folklore of his native Andalusia, and he evokes a world of intense feelings. This selection balances his early poems with better-known later work to give a clear vision of his poetic development, in excellent translations and with an astute Introduction.
Federico Garcia Lorca
Federico Garcia Lorca was a Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director known for his distinctive lyrical style and exploration of themes such as love, death, and passion. Some of his most notable works include "Blood Wedding," "Yerma," and "The House of Bernarda Alba," which are considered masterpieces of Spanish literature. Lorca's use of surreal imagery, musical language, and intense emotions set him apart as one of the most important figures of the Spanish literary movement known as the Generation of '27. His work continues to inspire and influence writers and artists around the world. Lorca's most famous work is perhaps "Romancero Gitano" (Gypsy Ballads), a collection of poems that showcases his talent for blending traditional Spanish forms with modernist sensibilities. Lorca's tragic death during the Spanish Civil War in 1936 further solidified his status as a literary icon.
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