Writers from Quito - Ecuadorian Literature

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Génesis Andrea Toapanta Ramos

Génesis Andrea Toapanta Ramos, also known as Andrea Toapanta (Quito, 2001) is an Ecuadorian poet known for her evocative and introspective style.…

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Juan Secaira Velástegui

Juan Secaira Velástegui (Quito, Ecuador, 1971) is a poet, essayist, and visual artist whose work delves into themes of suffering, resilience, and…

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Alexis Naranjo

Alexis Naranjo Banda (Quito, 1947) is an Ecuadorian poet, university professor, art critic, and translator. He earned a Master's degree in Linguistics…

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Gustavo Salazar Calle

Gustavo Salazar Calle (Quito, Ecuador, October 3, 1966) is an Ecuadorian bibliographer, literary researcher, and historian. A corresponding member of the Academia…

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David Acosta Herrera

David Acosta Herrera (Quito, Ecuador, November 8, 1986) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, and cultural activist. Founder of the collective eLeLLo (Anarquía,…

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Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez

Fidel Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez (Quito, Ecuador, November 1, 1962) is a prominent Ecuadorian musical historian, researcher, and author. With over 30 years…

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Piedad Larrea Borja

Piedad Larrea Borja (Quito, December 21, 1912 – Quito, June 2001) was an Ecuadorian writer, poet, philologist, and professor. As the first…

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Irving Iván Zapater

Irving Iván Zapater (Quito, 1944) is an Ecuadorian lawyer, historian, and cultural leader. He holds a Doctorate in Jurisprudence with postgraduate studies…

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Diego Montalvo

Diego Montalvo (Quito, 1995) is an Ecuadorian writer and journalist. He is a graduate of the Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA), where…

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Kevin J. Enríquez Urresta

Kevin J. Enríquez Urresta (Quito, Ecuador, 2001) is an emerging Ecuadorian poet and architecture student who has gained recognition for his introspective…

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Rosario de Fátima A’Lmea Suárez

Rosario de Fátima A'Lmea Suárez (Quito, Ecuador, 1973) is an Ecuadorian academic, editor, and literary critic specializing in Spanish literature, semiotics, and…

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David Sánchez Santillán

David Sánchez Santillán (Quito, 1981) is an Ecuadorian poet, lawyer, and Doctor of Jurisprudence. He has made notable contributions to Ecuadorian poetry,…

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Ramiro Dávila Grijalva

Ramiro Dávila Grijalva (Quito, 1945) is an Ecuadorian poet and playwright known for his literary works that explore cultural and historical themes.…

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Diego Cornejo Menacho

Diego Cornejo Menacho (Quito, March 18, 1949) is a versatile Ecuadorian artist. He's a writer, painter, and journalist. He has been a…

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Juan Suárez Proaño

Juan Suárez Proaño (Quito, 1993) is an Ecuadorian poet and editor. He studied Communication and Literature at the Pontifical Catholic University of…