Jorge Icaza

1906–1978

1 standalone book

Jorge Icaza Coronel (1906–1978) was an Ecuadorian writer known for his novel Huasipungo, which highlighted the exploitation of indigenous people by Ecuadorian whites. He was born in Quito in 1906 and died in the same city in 1978 from cancer. His work brought attention to social issues in Ecuador and remains a significant contribution to Latin American literature.

Born

1906