Casida de las palomas oscuras, de García Lorca ✒️📃🇪🇸

Federico García Lorca, one of Spain’s most celebrated poets and playwrights, left behind a powerful poetic legacy that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Known for his lyrical intensity, symbolic imagery, and deep connection to Andalusian culture, Lorca’s poetry blends folklore, surrealism, and personal anguish. Among his most compelling works are two posthumous collections: Diván del Tamarit and Sonetos del amor oscuro.

Diván del Tamarit, written during his last year of activity dwells on his earlier folkloric style to explore two poetry forms of the Andalusian tradition, the gacela and the casida, all rendered through vivid surrealist imagery and themes of suffering love. In contrast, Sonetos del amor oscuro, a deeply personal series of love sonnets likely addressed to a male lover, reveals a vulnerable, intimate Lorca, confronting forbidden desire. These posthumous collections not only expand our understanding of Lorca’s poetic range but also affirm his enduring voice as both a cultural icon and a transgressive, human artist.

Casida de las palomas oscuras – Divan del Tamarit – Federico García Lorca – 1936 – with translation from Spanish 🇪🇸 into English 🇬🇧 and Italian 🇮🇹 by Enzo Martinelli

🇪🇸 Casida de las palomas oscuras, de Federico García Lorca

A CLAUDIO GUILLÉN


Por las ramas del laurel
vi dos palomas oscuras.
La una era el Sol,
la otra la Luna.
«Vecinitas», les dije:
«¿Dónde está mi sepultura?»
«En mi cola», dijo el sol.
«En mi garganta», dijo la luna.
Y yo que estaba caminando
con la tierra por la cintura
vi dos águilas de nieve
y una muchacha desnuda.
La una era la otra
y la muchacha era ninguna.
«Aguilitas», les dije:
«¿dónde está mi sepultura?»
«En mi cola» , dijo el sol.
«En mi garganta», dijo la luna.
Por las ramas del laurel
vi dos palomas desnudas.
La una era la otra
y las dos eran ninguna.

Federico García Lorca’s poems

Primero romancero gitano

Dark Love Sonnets

Diván del Tamarit

🇬🇧 Gacela of the wonderful love, by Federico García Lorca

TO CLAUDIO GUILLÉN


Through the branches of the laurel tree
I saw two dark doves.
One was the Sun,
the other the Moon.
'Neighbours,' I said to them,
'Where is my grave?'
'In my tail,' said the Sun.
'In my throat,' said the Moon.
And I, who was walking
with the earth around my waist,
saw two snow eagles
and a naked girl.
One was the other,
and the girl was no one.
"Little eagles," I said to them, 
"where is my grave?" 
"In my tail," said the sun. 
"In my throat," said the moon. 
Through the branches of the laurel tree, 
I saw two naked doves. 
One was the other, 
and both were neither.

This poem is included in the recent ebook that brings together the posthumous poetic compositions of Federica García Lorca translated into English, “Dark Love Sonnets”, now available on Amazon, Kobo and other selected sellers.

This ebook edition not only celebrates Lorca’s poetic mastery but also showcases the potential of AI in creative collaboration. It’s a convergence of tradition and innovation, where the timeless beauty of Lorca’s sonnets meets the cutting-edge capabilities of AI-generated imagery. As you embark on this literary journey, prepare to be captivated anew by the haunting allure of “Sonnets of Dark Love,” now presented in a form that seamlessly blends the literary and visual arts for a truly immersive encounter.

Introducing a groundbreaking release: the new English translation of Federico García Lorca’s “Sonnets of Dark Love.” This digital edition, presented as an ebook, offers readers a fresh perspective on Lorca’s timeless work, capturing the depth of his emotions and the nuances of his language in a way that resonates with contemporary sensibilities.

Lorca’s “Sonnets of Dark Love” have long held a fascination for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the poet’s innermost thoughts and intense emotional experiences. In this new translation, every effort has been made to preserve the original cadence and intensity of Lorca’s words, while also infusing them with a modern English sensibility that makes the verses accessible to today’s readers.

What sets this edition apart is the seamless integration of AI-generated imagery that complements Lorca’s words. These visuals, carefully crafted by artificial intelligence, offer a visual counterpart to the emotions and themes present in the sonnets. They provide an intriguing visual narrative that resonates with the essence of Lorca’s poetry, enhancing the overall reading experience and inviting readers to explore the intersections between language, art, and technology.

Literature in translation 📚📖📚

🇮🇹 Gacela delle colombe scure, di Federico García Lorca

A CLAUDIO GUILLÉN


Tra i rami dell'alloro
vidi due colombe scure.
Una era il Sole,
l'altra la Luna.
«Vicine», dissi loro:
«Dov'è la mia tomba?»
«Nella mia coda», disse il Sole.
«Nella mia gola», disse la Luna.
E io che camminavo
con la terra alla cintola
vidi due aquile delle nevi
e una ragazza nuda.
L'una era l'altra
e la ragazza non era nessuna.
«Aquile», dissi loro: 
«Dov'è la mia tomba?» 
«Nella mia coda», disse il sole. 
«Nella mia gola», disse la luna. 
Tra i rami dell'alloro 
vidi due colombe nude. 
L'una era l'altra 
e le due non erano nessuna.

Questo poema è incluso nella recente pubblicazione che riunisce le ultime composizioni poetiche di Federica García Lorca tradotte in italiano, I sonetti dell’amor oscuro, pubblicata su Amazon.