In 1983, an anonymous group of publishers quietly released Federico Garcia Lorca's previously unpublished sonnets, 'Sonnets of Dark Love,' to honor his legacy. These deeply emotional and homoerotic poems, completed shortly before his murder during the Spanish Civil War, were initially withheld by Lorca's family due to fears of damaging his reputation. The recent facsimile edition seeks to celebrate Lorca's passion and to introduce his art to new readers while revisiting an intriguing chapter of Spanish literary history.
In an apparent attempt to force the family's hand and bring about the sonnets' publication in their original language, a group of clandestine publishers decided to distribute them anonymously.
The booklet's dedication emphasizes the mission of honoring Lorca's memory and celebrating the profound passion behind his work, underscoring the importance of reclaiming his voice.
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