Romance de la luna, luna – Federico Garcia Lorca – Primero Romancero Gitano – 1928 – with translation into 🇬🇧 English by Enzo Martinelli
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🇪🇸 Romance de la luna, luna – de Federico García Lorca
A Conchita García Lorca
La luna vino a la fragua
con su polisón de nardos.
El niño la mira mira.
El niño la está mirando.
En el aire conmovido
mueve la luna sus brazos
y enseña, lúbrica y pura,
sus senos de duro estaño
Huye luna, luna, luna.
Si vinieran los gitanos,
harían con tu corazón
collares y anillos blancos.
Niño, déjame que baile.
Cuando vengan los gitanos,
te encontrarán sobre el yunque
con los ojillos cerrados.
Huye luna, luna, luna,
que ya siento sus caballos.
Niño, déjame, no pises
mi blancor almidonado.
El jinete se acercaba
tocando el tambor del llano.
Dentro de la fragua el niño,
tiene los ojos cerrados.
Por el olivar venían
bronce y sueño, los gitanos.
Las cabezas levantadas
y los ojos entornados.
¡Cómo canta la zumaya,
ay cómo canta en el árbol!
Por el cielo va la luna
con un niño de la mano.
Dentro de la fragua lloran,
dando gritos, los gitanos.
El aire la vela, vela.
El aire la está velando.
🇬🇧 – Ballad of the Moon, Moon – by Federico García Lorca
To Conchita García Lorca
Moon came to the forge
in her crinoline of nards.
The boy looks and looks
the boy is looking at her.
In the turbulent air
Moon lifts up her arms
showing — pure and sexy —
her beaten-tin breasts.
Run Moon, run Moon, Moon
If the gypsies came
they would make from your heart
white rings and necklaces.
Boy will you let me dance,
when the gypsies come,
they’ll find you on the anvil
with your little eyes shut.
Run Moon, run Moon, Moon
I hear the horses’ hoofs.
Leave me boy! Don’t walk
on my lane of white starch.
The horseman came beating
the drum of the plains.
The boy at the forge
has his little eyes shut.
Through the olive groves,
in bronze and in dreams, the gypsies,
their heads riding high
their eyelids hanging low.
How the tawny owl sings,
how it sings in the tree,
Moon crosses the sky
with a boy by the hand.
At the forge the gypsies
cry and then scream.
The wind keeps watching her
the wind watches the Moon.
Translation into English by Enzo Martinelli
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Federico García Lorca’s “Romance de la luna, luna” is a mesmerizing exploration of the interplay between reality and fantasy, set against the backdrop of the night sky. Enzo Martinelli’s new translation from Spanish into English invites readers into the enchanting world of Lorca’s poetry, promising to captivate audiences anew.
At its core, “Romance de la luna, luna” embodies Lorca’s signature blend of surrealism and folklore, transporting readers to a realm where the moon becomes a central figure in a celestial drama. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Lorca crafts a narrative that transcends the boundaries of time and space, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a dreamscape where the ordinary and the extraordinary collide.
This translation preserves the essence of Lorca’s poetic vision while infusing the text with a fresh vitality that resonates with contemporary audiences. By carefully balancing fidelity to the original Spanish with the nuances of the English language, the translator breathes new life into Lorca’s verses, ensuring that the poem retains its emotional depth and evocative power.
“Romance de la luna, luna” unfolds like a lyrical journey through the night, inviting readers to contemplate the mysteries of the cosmos and the human experience. Lorca’s imagery, rich with symbolism and metaphor, invites multiple interpretations, encouraging readers to delve beneath the surface of the text to uncover layers of meaning.
This new translation invites readers to embark on a literary voyage that transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries. Through his meticulous attention to detail and deep appreciation for Lorca’s poetic genius, the translator ensures that “Romance de la luna, luna” retains its status as a timeless masterpiece of Spanish literature, destined to enchant readers for generations to come.
As readers eagerly anticipate the release of this new ebook in June, they can look forward to immersing themselves in the magical world of Federico García Lorca, as interpreted through the skilled craftsmanship of this new translation. “Romance de la luna, luna” promises to be a captivating addition to any collection, inviting readers to rediscover the beauty and wonder of Lorca’s poetry in a fresh and compelling way.
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