This book contains five plays:
- The Billy-Club Puppets
- The Shoemakers prodigious wife
- The love of Don Perlimlin and Belisa in the garden
- Dona Rosita the spinster
- The Butterflys evil spell
Federico García Lorca, a distinguished Spanish poet, playwright, and theater director, gained global prominence as a prominent figure within the Generation of '27. This esteemed group primarily comprised poets who infused Spanish literature with the principles of European movements like symbolism, futurism, and surrealism. Unfortunately, García Lorca's life was tragically cut short during the onset of the Spanish Civil War when he fell victim to assassination by Nationalist forces.
The circumstances surrounding García Lorca's demise have sparked ongoing debate. While his remains have never been located, speculation regarding the motive persists. Some propose that his sexual orientation and socialist beliefs made him a target, while others suggest a personal feud might have been the catalyst. Despite the uncertainties, García Lorca's enduring legacy as a literary icon and his contributions to shaping Spanish artistic traditions continue to captivate and inspire generations
Five Plays by Federico Gacia Lorca c1970 Penguin Book
Title: Five Plays Comedies and Tragicomedies
Author: Federico Garcia Lorca
Publisher : Penguin Books
Publication 1970
Format: SoftbackCondition: Grey covers which are in a good condition. The pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks, some light tanning due to age.
Book measures: 18cm x 11cm with 237 pages