This passionate tragedy has earned acclaim as García Lorca's greatest work, alongside The House of Bernarda Alba.
After years of feuds with the neighboring Felix family, The Mother has lost all her menfolk except her youngest son, The Bridegroom. She arranges a wedding with The Bride, who is loved by young Leonardo Felix. Leonardo and The Bride run away. Guided by The Beggar Woman (Death) and The Moon (A Young Woodcutter), The Bridegroom overtakes the lovers. He and Leonardo kill each other, leaving The Mother alone in her empty house.