Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s Russia, Pushkin's verse novel follows the fates of three men and three women. Engaging, full of suspense, and varied in tone, it also portrays a large cast of other
characters and offers the reader many literary, philosophical, and autobiographical digressions, often in a highly satirical vein.
Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin, first published in serial form between 1825 and 1832, is a cornerstone of Russian literature and a masterpiece of verse storytelling. Written in a unique rhyming structure known as the "Onegin stanza" or Pushkin sonnet, it combines romance, satire, and social commentary.
The novel-in-verse tells the story of Eugene Onegin, a disillusioned and idle aristocrat, and his interactions with the idealistic poet Lensky, the charming Tatyana Larina, and her lively sister Olga. Onegin spurns Tatyana's sincere love, flirts with Olga, and ultimately causes a tragic duel with Lensky. Years later, he regrets his choices, only to find Tatyana now beyond his reach.
Through its exploration of love, regret, and societal constraints, Eugene Onegin captures the complexities of human emotions and Russian life in the early 19th century. Its blend of poetic brilliance and deep characterization has made it a timeless classic.
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