Andalusia -- A Song for Heart and Soul （Granada Part 4） He. His name is known by each grain of dust in Spain; his death is mourned by each verse of poem in Spain. He. He is the personification of old songs and poetry, and with a burning passion, he flies like an eagle, dominating the sky. He. He was born in Granada, the son of Andalusia. And his name is Federico Garcia Lorca (June. 5, 1898~Aug.18, 1936) Walking in the meandering streets of Granada, I arrived at Lorca’s old apartment at 9 o’clock. The dwelling was modest and plain, sitting in the corner of a city garden. The locals were quite gentle and urbane, treating animals and plants with care and love. Patches of forests and grasslands refreshed the air with the scent of nature, and flowers were beaming with the delight of poetry. I sank into a stage of trance when standing at the door of Lorca’s humble apartment, because never had I thought of being so close to this poet. The interior remained unchanged, honestly reflecting the setting during his time. The furniture in the kitchen, bedroom and living room were well-attended, though worn-out in the relentless flow of time. The manuscripts, paintings and correspondence were presented in glass cases, but the aroma of ink still lingered around. “Ella es luz hecha canto de ilusiones románticas. Ella es firme y suave llena de cielo y mansa. Ella es niebla y es rosa de la eterna mañana. Miel de luna que fluye de estrellas enterradas.” (She's a shaft of light, made for singing of romantic illusions. She is firm and soft, full of sky and meek. She is foggy and she is pink from the eternal morning. Honey of moon flows From the stars that are buried.) The desk, the bed, and the stained window softly spoke the monologue of this star-cursed poet, and even the whirlpool of time was not able to dilute his songs. Garcia Lorca initiated a new genre of poetry, featuring with melodious rhythm, mesmerizing yet sorrowful imagery, beaming with bold imaginations and the colours of Andalusian folklore. At the age of 23, Garcia Lorca was influenced by the local gypsy deep song of Granada. Not only did he attend the deep song contests, but he also composed more than 30 literary works within 10 days, which were further compiled into “Poema del Cante Jondo ”. The contest took place a week after he recited his Cante Jondo in a local hotel in Granada, and it attracted 4000 audiences. to be continued