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Beautifully Illustrated .. beautiful language
This book contains the poems written by Lorca for children. I read it frequently to my 4yr old daughter, for whom Spanish is her third language. Many of the words and concepts are well beyond the comprehension a small child, but the sonority of the language is so beautiful - with illustrations to match - that she is mesmerized (so am I) as I read her the poems. We have probably between 50 and 100 children's books in Spanish, and this is one of my favorites. ... Read more

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Lorca is misunderstood by small minds
I find it quite amazing that readers find themselves capable of disregarding a playwright's work simply because they have read what could well be a bad edition! This edition of Lorca's Yerma and Blood Wedding isdefinitely not among the best I have read; others do more justice to theoriginal works. Obviously, much of the content and passion is lost upontranslation. I have had the privilege of reading most of Lorca's work inSpanish and must say that he is indeed one of the most influential andtalented playwrights (and poets) of our time. Lorca's work is infused withthe beauty and passion of the Spanish people and culture and it is quitedifficult for us considerably less emotional Americans to understand, letalone feel the intensity of such power; again, this has a lot to do withreading it in English.

He captures human nature and sexuality very passionately!
I read the review of comyking@home.net and I think that you need to develop literary skills(An education perhaps?!). Maybe then you will undrstand what literature is about. Yerma and La casa de Bernada Alba aretwo of the most fascinating books I have ever read. They depict the lifeand frustrations faced by females in an era when chastity, "socialstauts and appearance" influenceda woman's life. I think these booksare extremely interesting and insightful. One must have an exceptionalliterary background to appreciate this type of literature.

I did not like it at all.
The book was trash.It had no plot, no story, and no action.I couldn't wait to put it down it was so bad, but I had jury duty and there was nothing else to do.I wish I had brought a different book.PLEASE DO NOTGET CAUGHT IN THE SAME SITUATION!!!THIS BOOK IS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A great play in which many important themes are presented
This is one of Lorca's most interesting plays, in which a dominant and strict mother controls the lives of her daughters.Many themes are expressed in this play: social pressure, love, dominance, etc. ... Read more

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drama: an alternative repertoire of Lorca's plays ... Read more

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