The House of Bernarda Alba
by Federico García Lorca, translated by Jo Clifford
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Readers appreciate the vibrant and immediate dialogue in Jo Clifford's translation of the play, which contrasts positively with other adaptations they've encountered. One reviewer notes the effectiveness of Clifford's version compared to more recent translations, suggesting a preference for authenticity and connection to the text's original spirit.
Synopsis
The best-known play by Spain’s most famous 20th-century playwright, in a new translation by established playwright Jo Clifford, working from the original Spanish.
Lorca’s extraordinarily powerful drama, the last he wrote before his assassination, explores the darkness at the heart of repression.
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The House of Bernarda Alba is a play written by Federico García Lorca, translated by Jo Clifford and published by Broadway Play Publishing (2012).
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Broadway Play Publishing · 2012 · 112 pp
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