The exaltation and musicality of the gypsy cante jondo as exemplified by the poetry of Federico García Lorca

Authors

Auristela Rodriguez Merlano Lung, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

12-2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Spanish

First Advisor

Dr. Peter Browne

Second Advisor

Dr. Elvia Ardalani

Third Advisor

Dr. Dahlia Guerra

Abstract

Federico García Lorca is considered as one of Spain's most important twentieth century poets. He was born near Granada to a well off landowner who loved the country and Gypsy cante jondo music. Growing up in this environment nurtured Federico's desire to appreciate his surroundings, music and the Gypsy culture. He took piano and flamenco guitar lessons. That is why many of his works are saturated with nuances and direct references to both nature and music. In his Poema del Cante Jondo one travels across Andalusia and penetrates into its folklore. In this set of poems, this thesis analyses how Federico exalted and elevated the Gypsy cante jondo into higher art.

Comments

Copyright 2001 Auristela Rodriguez Merlano Lung. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American