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Słowacki, by James Hopwood

Juliusz Słowacki (September 4, 1809 – April 3, 1849) was a Polish Romantic poet. He is considered one of the "Three Bards" of Polish literature — a major figure in the Polish Romantic period, and the father of modern Polish drama. His works often feature elements of Slavic pagan traditions, Polish history, mysticism and orientalism. His style includes the employment of neologisms and irony. His primary genre was drama, but he also wrote lyric poetry. His most popular works include the dramas "Kordian" and "Balladyna" and the poems "Beniowski," "Testament mój," and "Anhelli."

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