Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
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| Author | Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 |
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| Translator | Spalding, Henry |
| Title |
Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Onegin |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Eugene Oneguine" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a novel written in the early 19th century. This work is a significant piece of Russian literature, renowned for its exploration of Russian society and romantic themes. The narrative centers around Eugene Oneguine, a disillusioned young aristocrat whose life takes unexpected turns, thereby presenting a vivid examination of love, friendship, and the individual's place in society. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Eugene Oneguine, who is characterized as a charming but melancholic young man, often bored with the superficialities of high society. The opening chapters depict his experiences and relationships, including a close friendship with the passionate poet Lenski. As Oneguine navigates social functions and encounters different characters, his ennui is a recurring theme, highlighting his struggles with inner conflict and the search for meaning in a world that seems unfulfilling. The initially light-hearted tone establishes a contrast to the deeper emotional and philosophical questions that arise as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Novels in verse |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23997 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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