"Kidd has produced a truly brilliant translation of, and Introduction to, Lorca . His Introduction is of immense value to anyone interested in Lorca. Kidd lays out the Lorca territory in such clarity that one can see exactly how Lorca developed and how he 'fit' into the frightening historical circumstances of his times. Moreover, Kidd shows how Lorca developed as a playwright (and poet) in response to his personal growth in relation to his family and friends. Kidd's writing is itself noteworthy for its simplicity, directness, and the ease with which he tells Lorca's story. It's not easy to make such a complex story seem to unwind effortlessly for the reader, and for that Kidd earns a special congratulations." --Lee A. Jacobus, Professor Emeritus of English, University of Connecticut.