Indigenista writers - Ecuadorian Literature

20th Century Writers · Author

Luis E. Falconí Hidalgo

Luis E. Falconí Hidalgo (Guaranda, July 14, 1910 – September 1, 1989) was an Ecuadorian writer and poet known for his contributions…

17th Century Writers · Author

Jacinto Collahuazo

Jacinto Collahuazo (Otavalo, 1665 - 17??) was a cacique (indigenous political leader) from Otavalo, Ecuador. He was a poet and historian who…

20th Century Writers · Author

Sergio Nuñez

Sergio Núñez Santamaría (Santa Rosa, Ambato, October 7, 1896 - Quito, 1982) was a novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, literary critic…

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Alfonso Cuesta y Cuesta

Alfonso Cuesta y Cuesta (Cuenca, Ecuador, 1912 - Mérida, Venezuela, 1991) was an Ecuadorian novelist, short story writer, poet and university professor.…

20th Century Writers · Author

Fernando Chaves

Fernando Chaves Reyes (Otavalo, February 13, 1902 – Quito, 1999) was an Ecuadorian novelist, essayist, journalist, diplomat, and politician. He is best…

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Jorge Icaza

Jorge Icaza Coronel (Quito, June 10, 1906 - Ibidem, May 26, 1978) is indisputably the most renowned Ecuadorian author of the 20th…