Estanislao Del Campo Books

Estanislao del Campo is celebrated for his renowned poem, 'Fausto, Impressions of the Gaucho Anastasio the Chicken at the Performance of the Opera.' This work brilliantly uses Gounod's opera 'Faust' as a touchstone, capturing the public's fascination with its premiere. Del Campo's distinctive style employs sharp irony and a keen eye for local color, making his poem popularly known as 'El Fausto de Estanislao del Campo' or 'El Fausto Criollo.' While he also had a career in the military and government, his lasting literary legacy is firmly rooted in this singular, imaginative creation.