70 pages 2 hours read

Federico García Lorca

La Casa De Bernarda Alba

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1945

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Reviews & Readership

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Federico García Lorca's La Casa De Bernarda Alba is widely praised for its poetic language and powerful exploration of repression and societal norms. Critics commend its evocative portrayal of female characters and intense emotional depth. However, some note its bleakness and heavy symbolism may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it remains a compelling, thought-provoking work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read La Casa De Bernarda Alba?

A reader who would enjoy La Casa De Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca likely appreciates intense family drama, Spanish culture, and feminist themes. Similar to fans of Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse and Henrik Ibsen's A Doll’s House, this reader values intricate character studies and societal critique.

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Reading Age

16-18years