Federico García Lorca

Federico García Lorca was a Spanish poet, playwright, and director.
* He was born in Fuente Vaqueros, Spain, in 1898.
* He studied at the University of Granada and the Residencia de Estudiantes in Madrid.
* He was a member of the Generation of '27, a group of Spanish intellectuals and artists.
* He wrote poetry, plays, and songs.
* His work is known for its lyrical beauty, its use of folk music and dance, and its exploration of themes of love, death, and loss.
* He was murdered by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
* His work continues to be read and performed around the world.