In Search of Duende

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New Directions, 2010 - Art - 113 pages
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.

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About the author (2010)

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. Christopher Maurer is head of the Department of Spanish, French, Italian, & Portuguese at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

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