B. Hidalgo - Obra Completa

Bartolomé Hidalgo (1788-1822) stands as the seminal figure in the development of “gauchesque” literature. An educated urban patriot, he was the first to give literary voice to the gaucho, transforming him into a symbol of independence and national identity for the nascent republics of the Río de la Plata (Argentina and Uruguay).

His “Cielitos Patrióticos” and “Diálogos” (featuring iconic characters like Jacinto Chano and Ramón Contreras) were not just poems; they were dynamic expressions of popular sentiment, bridging the gap between oral tradition and written literature. Hidalgo's unique approach, as noted by Jorge Luis Borges, established a literary “convention” that would profoundly influence later gauchesque authors like Ascasubi and Hernández.

Stockcero's Comprehensive Edition: Edited by Olga Fernandez Latour de Botas, this Obra Completa gathers Hidalgo's patriotic and circumstantial verses, his popular *Cielitos*, and his influential *Diálogos*. It also includes his key prose texts and invaluable historical prologues from the original edition, providing a deep dive into the author's biography, his literary context, and the profound impact of his work on Rioplatense culture and identity.