Realismo y tradicionessocioculturales en "Bodas de sangre"

This article investigates realism and social tradition that include the tragedy “Blood Wedding” of the Spanish writer Federico Garcia Lorca. Throughout these pages topics, actions, prayers and words that belong to the reality of Spain in general and throughout Andalusia where the events of the play occur are highlighted. In addition, social traditions that were contemporary to the Spanish playwright abounds throughout its text, are taken from the popular heritage.

   Literally, this play, which was written by Lorca in 1931, is classified as Modern Tragedy, for the reason that incorporates the necessary elements of that tragedy: history, love, revenge, death, etc...

Although the tragedy whose national environment is Andalusia, it has reached a climax rank in the world literature, for exposing feelings and highlighting common consequences and very poignant questions of humanity.