Gypsy Ballads by Federico García Lorca
"Gypsy Ballads" is a collection of poems that depict the lives, struggles, and customs of the Andalusian Gypsy community. The poems are rich in imagery and symbolism, exploring themes of love, death, passion, and tragedy. With its vivid portrayal of the Gypsy culture, the book provides a unique insight into their vibrant and complex world, while also reflecting on broader human experiences.
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- 83rd on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 401st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 463rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)