Bernarda Alba is a widow, and her five daughters are incarcerated in mourning along with her. One by one they make a bid for freedom, with tragic consequences. Federico Garca Lorca's tale depicts the repression of women within Catholic Spain in the years before the war. This Methuen Student Edition includes a commentary, chronology, notes, and bibliography.
Customer Reviews:
Review of Book on Spanish Novel (Translated)March 18, 2006 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Provided me with the help I needed in order to understand some of the archaic language used during that period.
house of bernarda albaJanuary 24, 2001 4 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have played Poncia in this play and I really enjoyed it. We only did a short part out of it but I wanted to do more. I recommend reading this book but if you can perform it!
