Chapter 1: Fernando De

Early Works and Themes (1917-1920)

Between 1917 and 1920, Federico García Lorca (referred to as 'Lorca' in the transcript) authored numerous poems and texts, many of which remained unpublished. These early writings are characterized by two recurring themes:

• The Problem of God: Lorca grapples with the concept of God, specifically expressing a rebellion against the Catholic God.

• Spiritual Aspiration: The transcript mentions an institution that aims to serve as a spiritual home, fostering sentiment in young hearts, but the context is cut off; and the feeling that his parents would force him to spend extended periods in Granada.

Influence of Fernando de los Ríos

Fernando de los Ríos, a professor at the University of Granada and a friend of Lorca's family, played a significant role in Lorca's early career. He wrote a letter of introduction for Lorca to Juan Ramón Jiménez, who was, at that time, along with Antonio Machado, one of the most celebrated Spanish poets.

Proposed Collaboration and Disappointment

Jiménez proposed turning one of Lorca's poems into an opinion piece and pledged to premiere it at the end of a period or project, but this endeavor ultimately ended in failure.