Federico García Lorca

[Marbella]

Spain is marking the 70th anniversary of Lorca's tragic death today (http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/08/18/cultura/1155895782.html) with various tributes. I doubt there is a greater single symbol of Spain's transition from darkness to light than Lorca.

There is a book out, El Crimen fue en Granada. It contains various poems, in castellano, written as tributes to Lorca. I'd recommend it if you like that kind of thing.

[jww41005]

I read "Yerma" a few years ago as part of my Diploma.

I enjoyed it, but, it was heavy going.

John

[Brian]

Lorca seems very dark. I don't care for him in large quantities, but there's no doubt that he embodies the Spanish spirit.

[Netsirksmada]

aw I love Lorca, my Spanish final was about one of his poems.