The course aims to familiarize students with the theatrical trajectory of the Andalusian playwright Federico García Lorca, from his unfinished works and early writings, to his works of faith, allegorical and fantastical plays, surrealist texts, and the so-called Andalusian rural trilogy. It also examines key aspects of his artistic universe, including the theory of the duende, the influence of major 19th-century dramatists, symbolism and surrealism in his work, and the figures of Ramón del Valle-Inclán and Gregorio Martínez Sierra.

Further topics include Lorca’s travels in the American continent, his surrealist film screenplay, the representation of female characters, and the role of stage space and scenography in his dramaturgy. The course also explores the presence of American comedians among his characters, his use of silent film techniques, and the significance of his collaborations with the theatre company La Barraca.

After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• understand the basic structural features of Lorca’s plays; 
• recognize the different genres present in Lorca’s dramatic production; 
• identify shared characteristics among characters across his works; 
• analyze the artistic and historical influences shaping Lorca’s dramaturgy;
• develop a well-founded critical perspective and engage critically with interpretations of Lorca’s theatre.