Slowacki, Juliusz (1809–1849)

Polish poet and dramatist. He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement. His plays, which were never performed during his lifetime, established a tradition of Polish poetic drama. His work includes the poetry collections Poezye 1832–33 and Beniowski 1840, and the plays Kordian 1834 and Mazepa 1840. His letters to his mother are classics of Polish prose.