With literature, music constituted the most important activity of poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca's life. The two arts were closely related to each other throughout his career. As a child, Lorca imbibed traditional Andalusian songs from the lips of the family maids, whom he would remember with affection years later. At a very early age he began to study piano, and during his adolescence, music and poetry competed for primacy among his interests. His first book was dedicated to his music teacher, who instilled in him a love for the world of art and creation. In part I of this study, Edward F. Stanton examines Lorca's theoretical and practical approach to cante jondo, the traditional music of Andalusia, as seen in his lectures on the subject and in the 1922 concurso. In part II, he searches for direct and—far more important—indirect echoes of this music in his work. Part III explores the mythic quality of Lorca's art in relation to cante jondo. Throughout, Stanton illuminates a new dimension of the poet's work.

Bilingual collection of traditional tales from Latin America is divided into four categories: Scary Stories, Tricksters, Strong Women, and Myths.

Federico García Lorca (1889-1936) is widely regarded as the greatest Spanish poet of the twentieth century; Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) is Spain’s most performed composer of the same period. The two were very different – Lorca was gay, liberal, and a member of the avant garde, while Falla was a devout Catholic – yet they had a profound mutual influence. The two developed an intimate friendship, which ended when Lorca was shot by Nationalist forces at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. Lorca in Tune with Falla is the first book to trace Lorca’s impact on Falla’s music, and Falla’s influence on Lorca’s writings. Nelson R. Orringer explores the music underlying Poem of Deep Song, Gypsy Ballads, and Lament for Ignacio Sánchez Mejías, bringing out the analogous sounds and ideas that emerge in the active, ongoing connection between the artworks of both creators. The book emphasizes how this harmony increases knowledge and appreciation of both artists.

Have you ever wanted to dive deep into the world of modernism and truly understand its roots, development, and impact on literature and art? Look no further than "The Modernist Revolts" by Otto Maria Carpeaux, a comprehensive analysis of modernism in Europe, the United States, and Latin America, now available in English for the first time. This book will provide you with a modernism education like no other, leaving you with an unparalleled understanding of this transformative movement. Otto Maria Carpeaux, a renowned literary critic, writer, and essayist, meticulously examines the most significant works and authors from Europe, the United States, and Latin America, highlighting their contributions to the modernist movement and the unique characteristics of each region. Throughout "The Modernist Revolts," Carpeaux discusses a wide array of authors, movements, and works, including the likes of Freud, Proust, Kafka, Joyce, Eliot, Pound, Woolf, Huxley, Borges, García Lorca, Pessoa, Bandeira, and the Andrade brothers, to name just a few. The book covers both prose and poetry, exploring the stylistic innovations that defined modernism and transformed Western literature. Not only does Carpeaux delve into the literary aspects of modernism, but he also investigates the influence of other artistic fields such as painting, music, and theater on the evolution of the movement. This interdisciplinary approach enriches the reader's understanding of the complex interactions between literature and other forms of artistic expression during the modernist period. "The Modernist Revolts" is an essential reference for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of modernist literature, offering a combination of scholarship and clear exposition. The English translation expands the reach of Carpeaux's work, allowing an even broader audience to appreciate his insightful analysis of modernism and its lasting impact on literature and art. "The Modernist Revolts" will provide you with an unparalleled understanding of this revolutionary movement, opening your eyes to the artistic and cultural transformations that took place in the 20th century.

Feted by his contemporaries, Federico García Lorca's status has only grown since his death in 1936. This book shows just why his fame has endured, through an exploration of his most popular works: Romancero Gitano, Poeta en Nueva York and the trilogy of tragic plays - Blood Wedding, Yerma and The House of Bernarda Alba.Feted by his contemporaries, Federico García Lorca's status has only grown since his death in 1936: poet, playwright, political martyr, gay icon, champion of women, defender of the oppressed. This book guides readers through the key themes and concerns in Lorca's work. It demonstrates how Lorca applied his poetic sensibilities and lyrical craft to what were, in essence, tangible, real-life issues: the plight of Andalusia's Romani people, the idea of modernity and the condition of women in Spain. What becomes evident is that, even though he was writing at a time when many writers and artists were less inclined to deal directly with the things of the world, Lorca maintained a profound interest in the human subject and in the world around him. It is this interest, the book argues, in tandem with his poetic vision and craft, that ensured his most popular works' enduring, universal appeal.in the human subject and in the world around him. It is this interest, the book argues, in tandem with his poetic vision and craft, that ensured his most popular works' enduring, universal appeal.in the human subject and in the world around him. It is this interest, the book argues, in tandem with his poetic vision and craft, that ensured his most popular works' enduring, universal appeal.in the human subject and in the world around him. It is this interest, the book argues, in tandem with his poetic vision and craft, that ensured his most popular works' enduring, universal appeal.