Federico García Lorca was a renowned Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. He was born on 5 June 1898 in Fuente Vaqueros, Granada, and met a tragic end on 19 August 1936 near Granada.

Lorca achieved international acclaim as a significant figure of the Generation of '27, a group known for introducing European avant-garde movements, such as symbolism, futurism, and surrealism, into Spanish literature.

Lorca's poetic journey began with his famous work "Romancero gitano" (Gypsy Ballads, 1928), which captures the essence of Andalusian life. After spending time in New York City from 1929 to 1930, he documented his experiences in the posthumously published "Poeta en Nueva York" (Poet in New York, 1942). Upon returning to Spain, Lorca wrote his most celebrated plays: "Blood Wedding" (1932), "Yerma" (1934), and "The House of Bernarda Alba" (1936).

Lorca was openly homosexual and experienced depression after ending a relationship with the sculptor Emilio Aladrén Perojo. He also had a profound though complex friendship with Salvador Dalí, who reportedly rejected his romantic advances.

Lorca's life was cut short when he was assassinated by Nationalist forces at the onset of the Spanish Civil War. Despite various theories, his remains have never been discovered, and the true motive behind his assassination remains speculative.