Lorca was born in the village of Fuente Vaqueros in the province of Granada. He studied at the University of Granada and later moved to Madrid, where he became involved in the cultural movement of the Generation of '27.
Lorca's work is characterized by its rich imagery, its exploration of themes such as love, death, and nature, and its use of traditional Spanish folklore and music. He is best known for his plays "Blood Wedding" (1932), "Yerma" (1934), and "The House of Bernarda Alba" (1936), as well as his poems "Lament for Ignacio Sánchez Mejías" (1935) and "Gypsy Ballads" (1928).
Lorca's work was influenced by many sources, including Spanish folklore, the poetry of the Golden Age, and the work of modern poets such as Antonio Machado and Juan Ramón Jiménez. He also drew on his own experiences, such as his homosexuality and his love for the Andalusian countryside.
Lorca was killed by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. His death is still a mystery, but it is believed that he was executed because of his political beliefs and his homosexuality.
Lorca's work has been translated into more than 100 languages and is performed and studied all over the world. He remains one of the most influential and beloved writers of the 20th century.