VCF-BOOKS-LORCA

Published on 24 September 2024 at 10:42

VCF-BOOK-REVIEW-[LORCA]

Federico García Lorca (1898-1936) was a renowned Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. He was a prominent member of the Generation of '27, a group of poets who introduced European literary movements like symbolism, futurism, and surrealism into Spanish literature ¹.

Key Facts about Federico García Lorca:

Birth: June 5, 1898, in Fuente Vaqueros, Granada, Spain ¹.
Death: August 19, 1936, near Alfacar, Granada, Spain ¹.
Notable Works:
- Poetry: “Romancero gitano” (Gypsy Ballads, 1928), “Poeta en Nueva York” (Poet in New York, 1942)¹.
- Plays: “Bodas de sangre” (Blood Wedding, 1932), “Yerma” (1934), “La casa de Bernarda Alba” (The House of Bernarda Alba, 1936)².
Influence: His works often incorporated traditional Andalusian motifs and avant-garde styles ¹.
Personal Life: Lorca was known for his close emotional relationship with Salvador Dalí and his struggles with depression ¹.
Death: He was executed by Nationalist forces at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War ².

Lorca’s legacy endures through his profound impact on Spanish literature and his contributions to modernist poetry and theatre.

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