Description: (Ecuadorian Poet Best Remembered for Her Poem, 'Quejas')
Dolores Veintimilla de Galindo, an Ecuadorian poet, gained recognition for her posthumously published works compiled by Celiano Monge in Quito. She boldly critiqued the death penalty and the treatment of indigenous people, sparking controversy within the literary community. Undeterred by criticism, she persisted in her literary pursuits, engaging with fellow authors in her region. Veintimilla's notable prose, including "Fantasía" and "Recuerdos," delves into dialogue with the past and conveys her anguish through poetry characterized by rhythmic and melodic verse.