Agustín Vulgarín (Guayaquil, 1938 – 1986) was a poet, fiction writer, and playwright. He penned several notable poetry books, including works such as “El pez que fuma” (1964), “El bosque de las estatuas” (1974), and “Cuadernos de Bantú” (1977). Vulgarín’s literary talent also encompassed the realm of drama, with plays like “Atahualpa: drama en dos actos” and “La Mayasquerita: drama en tres actos.” Furthermore, he demonstrated his storytelling skills through captivating novels such as “Alfeo el de las iguanas” and “Los poriparalos.”
Works
Poetry
- El pez que fuma (Guayaquil, 1964)
- Poemas (Guayaquil, 1969)
- El bosque de las estatuas (Guayaquil, 1974)
- Dogma y ritual de cubilota y su progenie (1980)
- Prólogo a prólogo (1980)
Novels
- Alfeo el de las iguanas
- Los poriparalos
Theater
- Doña Babel en una isla y otras piezas
- Atahualpa: drama en dos actos; La Mayasquerita: drama en tres actos
His poems were included in the following anthologies
- Lírica ecuatoriana contemporánea (Bogotá, 1979)
- La palabra perdurable (Quito, 1991).