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Sonnets of Dark Love by Lorca. Poetry reading
About the event
Join us at Gay's the Word for an evening dedicated to the profound and passionate poetry of Federico García Lorca. This special reading event will explore his 'Sonnets of Dark Love,' delving into the themes of desire, longing, and the complexities of human connection that define his work. Immerse yourself in the evocative verses of one of Spain's most celebrated literary figures, presented in a warm and intimate setting. It's an opportunity to experience the enduring power of Lorca's words through a thoughtful and engaging poetry reading.
About the venue
Gay's the Word opened at 66 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, in 1979 and is the oldest LGBTQ+ bookshop in Britain. It stocks fiction, history, theory, biography and a strong second-hand section, and it hosts readings and long-running discussion groups. Staff recommendations are worth asking for…
“Perfect book recommodation, I do feel very seen and super sweet and nice area to town around ✨” — Johanna Meyer, Google
“Went in on a recent trip to London. The guy working there was so friendly and so helpful So many good books and the have a second hand section which was lovely to see (Also got the LGSM t-shirt I do badly wanted)” — hayly, Google
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