Book Description
In this fascinating study, James Kiosses explores the development of imagery in the plays of Federico Garc'a Lorca. Kiosses argues that Lorca's use of poetic imagery becomes more dynamic over time, shaping dialogue and providing dramatic momentum. By employing elements of traditional Spanish romance and techniques used by G-ngora, Lope de Vega and Calder-n, Lorca's images not only convey meaning, reveal thoughts and heighten emotional content, but also constitute a sub-text that reflects the sequential movement of action and drama. Kiosses contends that the poetic imagery in Lorca's plays eludes many readers because it is often viewed as a means to enrich dialogue rather than as an integral part of it. Although there are numerous critiques of Lorca's theatrical imagery, none has provided an analysis as comprehensive and as interesting as the one Kiosses presents in this work.
About the Author
James T. Kiosses received his Ph.D. from Columbia University and has over 40 years of experience teaching Spanish.
Dynamics of the Imagery in the Theater of Federico Garcia Lorca FROM THE PUBLISHER
In this fascinating study, James Kiosses explores the development of imagery in the plays of Federico Garc'a Lorca. Kiosses argues that Lorca's use of poetic imagery becomes more dynamic over time, shaping dialogue and providing dramatic momentum. By employing elements of traditional Spanish romance and techniques used by G-ngora, Lope de Vega and Calder-n, Lorca's images not only convey meaning, reveal thoughts and heighten emotional content, but also constitute a sub-text that reflects the sequential movement of action and drama. Kiosses contends that the poetic imagery in Lorca's plays eludes many readers because it is often viewed as a means to enrich dialogue rather than as an integral part of it. Although there are numerous critiques of Lorca's theatrical imagery, none has provided an analysis as comprehensive and as interesting as the one Kiosses presents in this work.
Author Biography: James T. Kiosses received his Ph.D. from Columbia University and has over 40 years of experience teaching Spanish.
SYNOPSIS
This volume argues that Lorca's theatre is dynamic rather than static. By examining several of Lorca's plays over the course of his career, culminating in , the author asserts that Lorca placed poetic images in specific dramatic contexts that interact in such a way as to depict stages in the development of human relationships in the dramaultimately assuring that the "imagery narrates at the metaphorical level, what transpires at the dramatic level." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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