Quechua language writers - Ecuadorian Literature

21st Century Writers · Author

Gladys Potosí Chuquín

Gladys Potosí Chuquín (Angochagua, Imbabura, February 17, 1981) is an Ecuadorian poet and activist who is a member of the Kichwa-Karanki indigenous…

20th Century Writers · Author

Ariruma Kowii

Ariruma Kowii, born Jacinto Conejo Maldonado (Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador, August 4, 1961) is considered one of the most important poets writing in…

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…

21st Century Writers · Author

Yana Lema

Yana Lema, full name Yana Lucila Lema Otavalo (Peguche, Otavalo canton, Ecuador, 1974) is an Ecuadorian journalist, writer, poet, translator, cultural promoter,…

19th Century Writers · Author

Luis Cordero Crespo

Luis Benjamín Cordero Crespo (Cañar, April 6, 1833 - Cuenca, January 30, 1912) served as the 14th president of Ecuador between July…