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A graphic novel by French artist Bastien Vivès, 'Polina' follows a young Russian girl's rigorous training in classical ballet, from her childhood in a provincial town to her eventual rise as a dancer on the international stage. The story explores the intense discipline, personal sacrifices, and complex relationships that shape her artistic journey, rendered in Vivès' expressive black-and-white linework. This collected edition presents the complete narrative originally serialized in French, offering a nuanced portrait of ambition and the pursuit of perfection in dance.