In Search of Duende

by Federico García Lorca, Christopher Maurer (Editor), Christoph Maurer (Editor)

Overview

An excellent compilation of Lorca’s poetry and prose, emphasizing Lorca’s notion of the duende, the “earth spirit of irrationality and death.”

The notion of “duende”—a demonic earth spirit embodying irrationality, earthiness, and a heightened awareness of death—became a cornerstone of Lorca’s poetics. In Search of Duende gathers Lorca’s writings about the duende and three art forms susceptible to it: dance, music, and the bullfight. A bilingual sampling of Lorca’s poetry is also included, making this an excellent introduction to Lorca’s poetry and prose for American readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811218559
Publisher:	New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date:	03/30/2010
Series:	New Directions Pearls
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	142,100
Product dimensions:	4.40(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Federico García Lorca (1898-1937) was born in Granada, Spain. A poet and playwright (Blood Wedding, The House of Bernarda Alba), he was killed by the Falangists in Spain during the Spanish Civil War.

Editorial Reviews

Spain’s great poet and playwright is being rediscovered.

The New York Times

One of the greatest poets Spain has ever produced.

Times Literary Supplement

"Lorca's works, which combine elements of Andalusian folklore with sophisticated and often surrealistic poetic techniques, cut across all social and educational barriers. . . .Spain's great poet and playwright is being rediscovered."

The New York Times