Granada held a special place in the heart of the artist who once said that if he ever became famous, “half of that fame will belong to Granada, which formed me and made me what I am.
The city had a profound impact on his works, instilling his deep love for the world, introducing him to some of his closest companions, and, in the words of Lorca himself, giving him “a sympathetic understanding of those who are persecuted.”
There’s a reason why Lorca’s name has gone down in history as one of Spain’s best poets. The genius behind great literary classics like La Casa de Bernarda Alba and Bodas de Sangre constructed unforgettably descriptive, avant-garde works that still resonate with readers today.
