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21st Century Writers · Author
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,…
21st Century Writers · Author
Vicente Cuesta Ordóñez
Vicente Cuesta Ordóñez (Cuenca) is an Ecuadorian poet, writer, and physician known for his enduring dedication to Manta's cultural scene. He was…
Translations · Work
Seventeen Stab Wounds Ain’t Nothing by Pedro Gil Flores
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on September 17, 2024, from the original work “Diecisiete puñaladas no son nada” by Pedro Gil…
20th Century Writers · Author
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.…
20th Century Writers · Author
Iván Petroff Rojas
Iván Petroff Rojas (Cuenca, 1956) is an Ecuadorian writer, poet, and educator known for his contributions to contemporary literature. A prominent figure…
Translations · Work
The Chulla Romero y Flores by Jorge Icaza
A novel by Jorge Icaza (1906-1978). Translated by Richard Gabela (more…)
Poetry · Work
Protest by Zaida Letty Castillo
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 8, 2024, from the original work “Protesta” by Zaida Letty Castillo de Saavedra (1890-1977)…
Poetry · Work
Night of Sorrow in the Mountains by Numa Pompilio Llona
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 20, 2024, from the original work “Noche de dolor en las montañas” by Numa…
Poetry · Work
My Soul on My Lips by Medardo Ángel Silva
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 20, 2024, from the original work “El alma en los labios” by Medardo Ángel…
Poetry · Work
Juantodonada by Waldo Calle Calle
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 18, 2024, from the original work “Juantodonada” by Waldo Calle Calle (1951) of Cojitambo,…
Poetry · Work
Guayaquil of My Loves by Lauro Dávila Echeverría
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 17, 2024, from the original work “Guayaquil de mis amores” by Lauro Dávila Echeverría…
Poetry · Work
Bronze Bells by Rafael Larrea Insuasti
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 16, 2024, from the original work “Campanas de bronce” by Rafael Larrea Insuasti (1942-1995)…
Poetry · Work
Absence by José Alfredo Llerena
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 15, 2024, from the original work "Ausencia" by José Alfredo Llerena (1912-1977) of Guayaquil,…
Translations · Work
In The Cemetery by Juan Eusebio Molestina
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 15, 2024, from the original work "En el cementerio" by Juan Eusebio Molestina (1850-Unknown)…
Poetry · Work
Ode to Death by Enrique Segovia
Translated to English by Richard Gabela on April 15, 2024, from the original work "Canto a la muerte" by Enrique Segovia (1901-1967)…