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A Polish poet; born in Galicia, 1823. After terminating his studies in his native country, he went to Paris, there devoting himself to the study of ancient and modern literature. Most of his own poetry is inspired by love of his country, whose misfortunes he deplores. Among his works are: "Lamentations of Jeremiah" (1847), considered one of the masterpieces of Polish literature; "The Song of Solomon" (1840); "Odorless Flowers" (1848); "Marathon", a poem; "A Fearful Night"; etc.; as well as collections of shorter poems.