La Casa de Bernarda Alba
"La Casa de Bernarda Alba" is a play written by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca. It tells the story of Bernarda Alba, a strict widow who imposes an eight-year mourning period on her five daughters after her husband's death. The play explores themes of repression, social norms, and the struggle for freedom within a patriarchal society.
Set in a rural Spanish village, the drama unfolds in the confines of the Alba household, where the daughters are confined and face intense pressure to conform. As tensions rise, the characters grapple with their desires and the oppressive environment created by Bernarda, leading to tragic consequences.