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Which epic poem is considered to be Gundulic's greatest work?

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His greatest work, the epic poem Osman (1626), concerning the Polish wars against the Turks, reveals early Slavic nationalism and shows the influence of ancient native song. Possessing great lyric ability, Gunduli? was considered the foremost figure of the South Slav literary renaissance.

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