Clorinda Matto de Turner

A 19th-century Peruvian writer who exposed social injustices against Indigenous peoples through her groundbreaking novel.

Clorinda Matto de Turner (1850–1909) was a Peruvian author and activist whose novel Aves sin Nido (1889) exposed corruption and discrimination against Indigenous communities. Her work challenged colonial-era social hierarchies and inspired early feminist movements. A pioneer in Latin American literature, she used her platform to advocate for education and land rights. Discover her story on Wikipedia and LatinAmericanStudies.org.