Lost Federico García Lorca Poem Discovered on Manuscript Reverse After 93 Years

A previously unknown eight-line poem by Federico García Lorca has been found on the back of a manuscript purchased by flamenco artist Miguel Poveda. Scholar Pepa Merlo confirmed its authenticity, noting it was likely written in 1933 as Lorca worked on Diván del Tamarit, reflecting his deep interest in time. Lorca, famous for works like Gypsy Ballads and Poet in New York, was executed by a rightwing group at the start of the Spanish Civil War in August 1936, with his burial site believed to be near Granada. This manuscript was sourced from a German antiquarian, where Merlo recognized Lorca’s handwriting. The poem will appear in the upcoming book, Las cosas del otro lado. Poveda, who helped turn Lorca's childhood home into a cultural center, called the find a touching gift. As we approach the centenary of Lorca's death, interest in his work is on the rise, especially after last summer’s release of his hidden Sonnets of Dark Love. This new poem adds depth to our understanding of Lorca's later thoughts.