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^D Mariana Pineda (1925) was Lorca's first success in the theatre.
Based on a popular Andalusian ballad, it tells the story of
Mariana Pineda who was garrotted in 1831 under the reactionary
regime of Ferdinand VII for embroidering a Liberal flag and
refusing to betray her lover. Written during the dictatorship of
Primo de Rivera, the political message would not have escaped
Lorca's audience. But the play is primarily the work of a poet
and its appeal lies in the delicate tension that results from a
deft blend of lyricism and drama which culminates in an
astonishing level of spirituality in the final scenes when
Mariana awaits her execution in a prison-convent. The
characteristic themes of Lorca's tragedies - love, frustration,
fate, freedom, death and womanhood - flourish within the play's
appropriate and exquisite romantic mood. Spanish text with
facing-page translation, introduction and commentary.
Based on a popular Andalusian ballad, it tells the story of
Mariana Pineda who was garrotted in 1831 under the reactionary
regime of Ferdinand VII for embroidering a Liberal flag and
refusing to betray her lover. Written during the dictatorship of
Primo de Rivera, the political message would not have escaped
Lorca's audience. But the play is primarily the work of a poet
and its appeal lies in the delicate tension that results from a
deft blend of lyricism and drama which culminates in an
astonishing level of spirituality in the final scenes when
Mariana awaits her execution in a prison-convent. The
characteristic themes of Lorca's tragedies - love, frustration,
fate, freedom, death and womanhood - flourish within the play's
appropriate and exquisite romantic mood. Spanish text with
facing-page translation, introduction and commentary.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Maruana Pineda in history
Lorca's treatment of history
Analysis of the play
Notes to the introduction
Play and commentary
Prologo/prologue
estampa Primera first engraving
estampa Segunda second engraving
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List of illustraions
Index
Maruana Pineda in history
Lorca's treatment of history
Analysis of the play
Notes to the introduction
Play and commentary
Prologo/prologue
estampa Primera first engraving
estampa Segunda second engraving
estampa Primera third engraving
List of illustraions
Index