Overview

In an attempt to cover as many aspects of Lorca's theatre and the time in which he lived as possible, Gwynne Edwards deals not only with the plays themselves but includes material on the social and political character of the 1920s and 30s, on the cultural background, on Lorca's friendships with Dali and Bunuel in particular, and on the performances of the the plays in his lifetime and afterwards. Lorca is by far the best-known and most popular Spanish dramatist in the UK, the USA and other English-speaking countries, not to mention Europe. Anyone who wanted to know more about Lorca will find it in this volume - not only students in academic institutions or drama schools or actors and theatre directors: this is a long overdue biography for the general reader.

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'Detailed, lovingly produced, but never gushing. A definitive Almodovar resource... Buy it if you're a fan, you'll love it. If not, this book will help recruit you.' - Total Film ****'An equally enjoyable book whether you're merely interested in Almodovar or obsessed.' - Uncut

Author Information

Gwynne Edwards teaches Spanish language and literature at the University of Wales Aberystwyth. He has previously written two books on Spanish cinema: The Discreet Art of Luis Bunuel and Indecent Exposures. His interest in theatre lead to a major study of the plays of Lorca (Lorca: the Theatre Beneath the Sand), as well as many articles on the Spanish dramatist. Three volumes of his translations of the plays of Lorca have been published by Methuen. He has recently written a book on Flamenco for Thames and Hudson.

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