Generacion del 30 o Realismo social ecuatoriano

Realism in Ecuadorian Literature

Emergence of Realism

• The 19th-century literature depicted ideals such as beauty, virtue, and bravery.

• The realism movement emerged in Europe, with authors like Charles Dickens and Honoré de Balzac portraying society's demons and failures.

Ecuador's Literary Movement: Generation of '30

• In Ecuador, the realism movement was represented by the Generation of '30, which consisted of young writers sharing similar ideologies and historical contexts.

• This group focused on everyday life narratives that highlighted the customs and expressions of ordinary people.

Key Characteristics of Social Realism

• Social realism aimed to protest against injustices faced by minority groups in society.

• It featured characters from various social backgrounds including cholos, workers, indigenous people, montubios, and anonymous passersby.

Notable Authors and Works

Jorge Icaza

• Jorge Icaza is recognized as a leading figure in Ecuadorian indigenism with his famous work "Huasipungo," depicting harsh conditions faced by indigenous peoples.

Joaquín Gallegos Lara

• Joaquín Gallegos Lara’s personal struggles influenced his writing; he authored "Cruces sobre el agua," which recounts the massacre of workers in Guayaquil on November 15, 1922.

José de la Cuadra

• José de la Cuadra explored coastal life through a blend of reality and magic in works like "Washington" and "La Tigra."

Demetrio Aguilera Malta