Month: May 2023

Historians · Author

Humberto E. Robles

Humberto E. Robles (Manta, Manabí, Aug 18, 1938 - Miami, May 20, 2021) was an Ecuadorian writer and a renowned specialist in…

Translators · Author

Kimrey Anna Batts

Kimrey Anna Batts (1983) is an American translator known for her exceptional work in translating the poetry and fiction of contemporary Ecuadorian…

20th Century Writers · Author

Nancy Carlín Iglesias

Nancy Carlín Iglesias de Lujano (Esmeraldas, March 31, 1937) is an Ecuadorian poet. She called both Esmeraldas and Guayaquil home at different…

20th Century Writers · Author

Teresa Crespo Toral

Teresa Crespo Toral (Cuenca, October 30, 1928 - Quito, February 15, 2014) was an Ecuadorian writer and a pioneer of children's literature…

21st Century Writers · Author

Issa Aguilar Jara

Issa Aguilar Jara (Cuenca, 1988) is an Ecuadorian poet and journalist. She has authored 3 critically-acclaimed poetry collections. Her debut poetry book,…

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Elisa Ayala González

Elisa Ayala González (Guayaquil, 1879) is considered the pioneer of short stories in the early decades of the 20th century in Ecuador.…

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Paulina Jaramillo Valdivieso

Paulina Jaramillo Valdivieso (Loja, 1963) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, and children’s literature author. She has authored six books, including "Mitos que…

20th Century Writers · Author

Alfredo Jaramillo Andrade

Alfredo Jaramillo Andrade (May 19, 1934) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, playwright, and teacher. He has published several books, including "Los hijos…

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Carlos Joaquín Córdova Malo

Carlos Joaquín Córdova Malo (Cuenca, April 22, 1914 - Quito, December 19, 2011) was an accomplished linguist, writer, and government official. He…

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Rosaura Emelia Galarza

Rosaura Emelia Galarza Heyman (Guaranda, 1877 - February 13, 1966) was an Ecuadorian teacher, journalist, writer, and a pioneer in the field…

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Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut (November 11, 1922 - April 11, 2007) was an American writer. He is known for his unique writing style, blending…

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Victoria Vásconez Cuvi

Victoria Vásconez Cuvi (Latacunga, September 7, 1891 – Quito, May 29, 1939) was an Ecuadorian writer and feminist. She was part of a…

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Mariasol Pons

Mariasol Pons Cruz (Guayaquil, 1979) is an Ecuadorian novelist known for her captivating storytelling. Pons has authored several notable works, including "La…

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Luis Espinosa Goded

Luis Espinosa Goded is a Spanish professor of economics, researcher, and columnist who currently resides in Ecuador. He is a faculty member…

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Raúl Rojas Hidalgo

Raúl Rojas Hidalgo (born 1944) is an Ecuadorian poet and novelist. His collection of poetry, "Como el agua" [Like Water], was published…