About this Book

A look at Lorca's ambivalent view of his own homosexuality as expressed through his life and his art. The restless passion and vibrant imagery of Federico Garcia Lorca's theatre and poetry continue to exercise a powerful fascination. Long recognized as the most innovative writer of twentieth century Spain, plays like Blood Wedding and collections of poetry such as Poet in New York are now considered amongst the artistic masterpieces of our century. This Outline focuses on Lorca's extraordinary creativity through the prism of his homosexuality without ever reducing the power of that work to a simple reading.