Critical visions of Modernism in Ecuador: tradition and alternatives

Abstract

Introduction: Ecuadorian Modernism had from its beginnings numerous edges due to its ways of relating to the world. Materials and methods: The methodology and results were based on the bibliographic review. The authors were as diverse as numerous. Although they are grouped under the same generation, their styles and writings do not present the same quality. Results and discussion: In the canonical critical vision of the 20th century, the movement was reduced to a group of authors who simply used drugs and had no sense of reality. In order to extend this vision, a journey is made through the main branches of criticism to understand Modernism: the traditional and the alternative readings. Conclusions: There is enough archival and bibliographic material to overcome the traditional reading of Modernism. However, that is the traditional view that still prevails in many readings.