The history of the career of the great star of Polish and world theater, Helena Modrzejewska. Recognized as the most outstanding Polish tragic actress of the 19th century, she was especially successful in her beloved Shakespeare, Schiller, and Słowacki. She dreamed of introducing the works of forbidden romantics to the Warsaw stage, of staging masterpieces of world art in Poland, and masterpieces of Polish drama in the world. The guild artist, who comes from the social lowlands, was persistent and consistent, which, apart from her unquestionable talent, led her to the top.