20th Century Writers - Ecuadorian Literature

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Teodoro Vanegas Andrade

Teodoro Vanegas Andrade (Cuenca, December 21, 1926 - 2002) was an Ecuadorian novelist, journalist, editor, and poet who was a member of…

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Francisca Ortega Salazar

Francisca Ortega Salazar (1933 - Unknown) was an Ecuadorian poet and children's literature author. In 1984, she won the Ismael Pérez Pazmiño…

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Othón Muñoz Alvear

Othón Muñoz Alvear (Guayaquil, Jan 14, 1945 - August 9,2014) was an Ecuadorian poet, columnist, writer, anthologist, theater actor, teacher, and politician.…

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Claudio Mena Villamar

Claudio Mena Villamar (Quito, May 28, 1928) is a poet, essayist, journalist, lawyer, and professor. In 1976, he won first prize in…

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Nicanor de J. Alejandro Reyes

Nicanor de Jesus Alejandro Reyes (Santa Elena, December 24, 1928) is an Ecuadorian poet. In 1967, he took First Prize in the…

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Ignacio Carvallo Castillo

Ignacio Carvallo Castillo (Guayaquil, January 6, 1937 – Guayaquil, August 28, 2015) was an Ecuadorian writer, poet, and journalist, prominent in the…

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María Antonieta Humeres

María Antonieta Humeres de Doring (Chile) was a Chilean poet known for her deeply introspective and lyrical work. She gained significant recognition…

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Waldo Calle Calle

Waldo Calle Calle (Cojitambo, August 25, 1951) is an Ecuadorian poet, essayist, and diabetologist. He has lived in Cuenca for many years…

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Manuel Zabala Ruiz

Manuel Zabala Ruiz (Riobamba, 1928) is an Ecuadorian poet and university professor. He was a member of the “Caminos” group. He won…

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Julio Tobar Donoso

Julio Tobar Donoso (Quito, January 25, 1894 - Ibidem, March 10, 1981) was an Ecuadorian diplomat, lawyer, writer, and social and political…

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Gonzalo Ramón

Gonzalo Ramón (Guayaquil, 1912 – Unknown) was an Ecuadorian novelist, poet, essayist, and literary critic. He is best known for his novels…

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Victoria Tobar

Victoria Tobar Fierro (Ambato, 1943) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, and literary critic. In 1983 her first poetry book, "Y de repente"…

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Aida Borja Álvarez

Aida Borja Álvarez was an Ecuadorian historian and poet. In 1959, she released a remarkable collection of poetry titled "Nautilo." Alongside her…

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Laura Pérez de Oleas Zambrano

Laura Pérez de Oleas Zambrano, pseudonym Doña Manuelita (Quito, circa 1904-14 — circa 1981) was an Ecuadorian writer. She authored a novel,…

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María Natalia Vaca

María Natalia Vaca Santander (Ambato, May 5, 1878 - January, 1955) was an Ecuadorian teacher, writer, and poet. She taught reading, writing,…