Rafael Diaz Ycaza. Porlamar 1977. In Spanish. Autograph of Rafael Diaz Ycaza. He rose to prominence with his poems at a young age earning a reputation as a poet of great talent. He became one of the most popular and respected poets of Guayaquil and the country. He also occupied the position of president of the Guayas branch of the House of Ecuadorian Culture. His stellar career and contributions to Ecuadorian literature were acknowledged in 2011 when he was awarded the Eugenio Espejo National Award. SKUZLO000086