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Set at the time of Poland's mythical origins, this drama follows the rise and fall of Balladyna, a fictional Slavic queen consumed by her thirst for power. Two beautiful sisters — one good, the other ruthless — compete for the hand of the noble prince Kirkor. When Balladyna murders her sister Alina out of jealousy, she sets in motion a relentless ascent to the throne, committing ever greater crimes along the way. Influenced by Shakespeare's King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Macbeth, Słowacki's Romantic tragedy explores the evolution of the criminal mind and the corrupting nature of ambition.