Writers from Ambato - Ecuadorian Literature

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Anacarsis Martínez

Anacarsis Martínez Holguín (Ambato, July 16, 1862 – Ambato, April 1930) was an Ecuadorian writer, satirist, journalist, and politician known for his…

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Guillermo Ríos Andrade

Guillermo Ríos Andrade (Ambato, November 10, 1924 - September 19, 2018) was an Ecuadorian poet and an active member of the House…

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Alfonso Barrera Valverde

Alfonso Barrera Valverde (Ambato, 1929 - September 6, 2013) was an Ecuadorian diplomat, poet, novelist, and non-fiction writer. Some of his notable…

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Jennie Carrasco Molina

Jennie Carrasco Molina (Ambato, 1955) is an Ecuadorian novelist, short story writer, poet, journalist, editor, university professor and holistic therapist. She has…

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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 Moscoso

Alfonso Moscoso Sánchez (Ambato, January 22, 1879 - Quito, June 26, 1952) was an Ecuadorian poet and history professor. He belongs among…

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Celiano Monge

Celiano Monge Navarrete (Ambato, December 15, 1856 - Quito, November 21, 1940) was an Ecuadorian poet, historiographer, journalist, politician, educator, and founder…

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Xavier Oquendo Troncoso

Xavier Oquendo Troncoso (Ambato, 1972) is an Ecuadorian poet, editorial writer, editor and professor. He has published over 11 titles, including poetry,…

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Gustavo Egüez Villacreses

Gustavo Egüez Villacreses (Ambato, March 26, 1923 - Guayaquil, May 29, 1981) was a poet and writer. Egüez received several awards for…

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José Trajano Mera

José Trajano Mera Iturralde was an Ecuadorian poet, playwright and diplomat with a literary and cultural heritage. He was born in Ambato…

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Iván Oñate

Iván Oñate (Ambato, Ecuador, 1948) is an Ecuadorian poet and fiction writer. He has published 8 poetry books and 2 short story…

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Pablo Balarezo Moncayo

Pablo Balarezo Moncayo (Ambato, 10 December 1904 – 23 January 1999) was an Ecuadorian poet, journalist and essayist. He was active in…

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Blanca Martínez Mera

Blanca Martínez Mera de Tinajero (Ambato, October 5, 1897 – Ambato, June 20, 1976) was an Ecuadorian writer and teacher. With the…

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Juan Benigno Vela

Juan Benigno Vela Hervas (Ambato, July 9, 1843 – Ambato, February 24, 1920) was an Ecuadorian politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer. A…

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Luis A. Martinez

Luis Alfredo Martínez Holguín (Ambato, June 23, 1869 – Ambato, November 26, 1909) was an Ecuadorian writer, painter, politician, and agriculturist. His…