Understanding Federico García Lorca
By: Candelas Newton.
Series: Understanding modern European and Latin American literature
Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Columbia, S.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
Subjects: García Lorca, Federico, 1898-1936 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Other titles: Federico García Lorca
Description: Arguably the most significant literary figure of twentieth-century Spain, Federico Garcia Lorca was an accomplished poet, playwright, lecturer, musician, and theater director. With the exception of Cervantes, no other Spanish writer has attracted more critical attention than this versatile artist.

In Understanding Federico Garcia Lorca, Candelas Newton explores Lorca's literary contributions through a critical reading of his work and an explanation of the images and symbols he relied upon to manifest his primary themes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-186) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Lorca, his country and times; title: The major poetry; title: The major plays; title: Lesser-known poetry; title: Lesser-known plays; title: Prose works, visual arts, and music; title: Conclusion.