Arístides Vargas (Córdoba, Argentina, 1954) is an acclaimed Argentine-Ecuadorian playwright, whose work delves into the profound impact of exile. Forced to flee to Ecuador in 1975 at 20, escaping persecution by the Triple A, he found solace in theater. Vargas co-founded Malayerba in 1979, providing a haven for fellow exiles. His plays, over 20 in total, explore the trauma of violence and displacement through surreal, non-realistic narratives infused with elements like playfulness, forgetfulness, dreams, and somnambulism. Vargas blends nostalgia with humor, celebrating laughter as a healing force. In 2021, directors staged his works, showcasing his ability to address exile and Latin America’s history universally. His contributions continue to illuminate collective memory and historical understanding.
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Gonzalo Espinel Cedeño
Gonzalo Espinel Cedeño (Guayaquil, September 1, 1937 – Unknown) was an esteemed poet. He was the legitimate son of Jorge Espinel Barreiro, a native of Rocafuerte, and Bertha Cedeño Chica from Bahía de Caráquez. Growing up, Gonzalo faced early hardships, losing his mother at the age of eight. Despite these challenges, he developed a love for literature and began writing sonnets, influenced by the literary environment fostered by his sister, Ileana Espinel Cedeño, a member of the Club 7. Gonzalo started working at a young age to support himself financially and embarked on a successful career in the banking sector. However, his true passion remained poetry, and he gained recognition for his lyrical and heartfelt compositions. Over the years, he published several poetry collections, including “Estatura de la yerba,” “Arenas al Viento,” “Láminas del agua,” and “Vertiente honda.” Gonzalo Espinel Cedeño is regarded as one of Ecuador’s essential poets, known for his mastery of the sonnet form.
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Grupo Umbral [the Umbral Group] was a literary group founded in Quito in 1952 which included notable Ecuadorian authors such as Alfonso Barrera Valverde, César Dávila Torres, Eduardo Villacís, Eduardo Félix, Guillermo Ríos, Alicia Yánez Cossío, Walter Franco Serrano and César Ayala.
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Poema de José Joaquín de Olmedo, editado originalmente en la ciudad de Guayaquil, Ecuador, en 1825
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Antonio María Vicente Narciso Borrero y Cortázar