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.
En "Fausto" de Estanislao del Campo, se presenta una obra gauchesca con un tono criollo y humorístico. Inspirado por la opera "Faust" en Buenos Aires, Del Campo convierte sus observaciones en un éxito literario. Su perspectiva gaucha distorsiona el drama medieval, ofreciendo diversión al lector, al igual que hace 140 años.