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Elisa Ayala González

Elisa Ayala González (Guayaquil, 1879) is considered the pioneer of short stories in the early decades of the 20th century in Ecuador.…

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Paulina Jaramillo Valdivieso

Paulina Jaramillo Valdivieso (Loja, 1963) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, and children’s literature author. She has authored six books, including "Mitos que…

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Alfredo Jaramillo Andrade

Alfredo Jaramillo Andrade (May 19, 1934) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, playwright, and teacher. He has published several books, including "Los hijos…

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Carlos Joaquín Córdova Malo

Carlos Joaquín Córdova Malo (Cuenca, April 22, 1914 - Quito, December 19, 2011) was an accomplished linguist, writer, and government official. He…

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Rosaura Emelia Galarza

Rosaura Emelia Galarza Heyman (Guaranda, 1877 - February 13, 1966) was an Ecuadorian teacher, journalist, writer, and a pioneer in the field…

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Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut (November 11, 1922 - April 11, 2007) was an American writer. He is known for his unique writing style, blending…

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Victoria Vásconez Cuvi

Victoria Vásconez Cuvi (Latacunga, September 7, 1891 – Quito, May 29, 1939) was an Ecuadorian writer and feminist. She was part of a…

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Mariasol Pons

Mariasol Pons Cruz (Guayaquil, 1979) is an Ecuadorian novelist known for her captivating storytelling. Pons has authored several notable works, including "La…

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Luis Espinosa Goded

Luis Espinosa Goded is a Spanish professor of economics, researcher, and columnist who currently resides in Ecuador. He is a faculty member…

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Raúl Rojas Hidalgo

Raúl Rojas Hidalgo (born 1944) is an Ecuadorian poet and novelist. His collection of poetry, "Como el agua" [Like Water], was published…

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Tamara Mejía Molina

Tamara Mejía Molina (Guayaquil, 1987) is an Ecuadorian poet and art critic. She is the author of several books, including "Esto soy…

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Pablo Escandón Montenegro

Pablo Escandón Montenegro (May 30, 1974) is an Ecuadorian fiction writer and social communicator with a PhD in Communication and Contemporary Information…

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Sergio Ramírez Mercado

Sergio Ramírez Mercado (August 5, 1942) is a prominent Nicaraguan author and a recipient of the prestigious Cervantes Prize. In February of…

Translators · Author

Dudley Poore

Dudley Poore (September 6, 1893 – 1981) was an American poet, author, and translator. Among his most notable works is his English…

Translations · Work

Hymn of El Oro Province by Temístocles José Araúz Rojas

Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 20, 2023, from the original work “Himno de El Oro” by Temístocles José Araúz…