Lorca’s newly discovered verses confirmed as authentic
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Miguel Poveda, a Spanish artist, received confirmation that previously unknown verses attributed to Federico García Lorca are genuine.
Experts conducting forensic analysis of handwriting certified the verses, which Poveda discovered on the back of a manuscript of Lorca’s poem Gacela de la raíz amarga in April. Some experts had initially questioned whether Lorca actually wrote the verses, noting they appeared on the reverse side of the manuscript, a place where notes might be expected.
The forensic report, dated September 7, 2026, found no evidence contradicting Lorca’s authorship. The verses themselves explore the concept of time and add to the existing body of Lorca’s work, though Poveda believes they do not fundamentally change understanding of the poet. Pepa Merlo, an expert on Lorca’s work, originally identified the verses as a significant discovery.
Poveda also announced he will pursue legal action against the news outlet El Independiente for publishing an article that questioned his integrity regarding the discovery. He claims the article contained false and damaging statements about his motives and did not seek his comment before publication. The artist has a long-standing connection to Lorca’s work, having dedicated albums, songs, and performances to the poet, and recently released a documentary, Enlorquecido, tracing Lorca’s life.
