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Yerma

Federico García Lorca
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Yerma

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2008

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Federico García Lorca

Yerma

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Rural Spain • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Yerma is a play by Federico García Lorca that explores the struggles of a woman yearning for motherhood in a repressive society. Set in rural Spain, the narrative delves into her emotional turmoil, societal pressures, and the traditional expectations placed upon women. The story highlights themes of desire, frustration, and the clash between personal longing and societal norms.

Melancholic

Emotional

Dark

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,387 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Yerma by Federico García Lorca is lauded for its poetic language and compelling exploration of societal pressures and personal longing. Critics praise its emotional depth and vivid characters. However, some note that its themes may feel distant to contemporary audiences. Despite this, its portrayal of human struggle remains powerfully relatable.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Yerma?

A reader who enjoys Yerma by Federico García Lorca likely appreciates poignant, lyrical drama exploring societal norms and inner struggles, similar to themes in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House and Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Lovers of poetic language and tragic narratives will find Lorca's work compelling.

4.2

12,387 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Rural Spain • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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