Angélica Flores Zambrano (Manta, circa 1919 – ibidem, April 11, 2013) was a celebrated Ecuadorian poet, writer, and educator known as “La Novia de Manta.” She contributed significantly to local culture by authoring hymns for various schools and organizations in Manabí. Flores also contributed articles to publications such as El Universo, El Telégrafo, El Mercurio, El Diario Manabita, and Recado Cultural de Portoviejo. She published a book of poetry and prose, Cartas de María (2001). Her legacy includes numerous awards, and a school in Manta is named in her honor.
Literary Career and Contributions
Known affectionately as “La Novia de Manta,” Angélica Flores Zambrano was a prominent poet and writer, producing hymns for several schools and organizations in Manabí. Her notable publication, Cartas de María, published by the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana in 2001, is a collection of her poetry and prose, reflecting her deep connection to Ecuadorian culture. Additionally, she was a prolific journalist, contributing to major Ecuadorian newspapers like El Universo, El Telégrafo, and El Diario Manabita.
Community Engagement and Legacy
Flores was actively involved in community service and cultural initiatives, including the founding committee for Manta National High School in 1966. A noted figure in Ecuador’s cultural landscape, she received an honorary doctorate from Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí and various awards from local institutions. Her impact is commemorated with a school named in her honor, Unidad Educativa Especial Angélica Flores Zambrano.
Death
Angélica Flores Zambrano passed away in Manta on April 11, 2013, leaving a lasting legacy in Manta.
Selected Works
- Cartas de María: Poesía y Prosa (Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana “Benjamín Carrión,” Portoviejo, Ecuador, in 2001).
References
- Wikipedia. Angélica Flores Zambrano. Retrieved on October 28, 2024. Click to view.
- El Diario. Muere la poetisa mantense Angélica Flores. April 11, 2013. Retrieved on October 28, 2024. Click to view.
- Wikiwand. Angélica Flores Zambrano. Retrieved on October 28, 2024. Click to view.
- Sangregorio.edu.ec Library. Cartas de María: Angélica Flores Zambrano – Poesía y Prosa. Retrieved on October 28, 2024. Click to view.
- El Diario. Hitos culturales de Manabí (II) by Yuri Hernández Mendoza. November 15, 2018. Retrieved on October 28, 2024. Click to view.