Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse

Language: EnglishPublished: December 27, 2007

Subjects:

Russia Social life and customs Fiction Novels in verse

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Opera Russian Interest

Authors:

Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich
1799 - 1837
Spalding, Henry [Translator]

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About this book

In the early 19th century, as Russia grappled with social change and the complexities of aristocratic life, "Eugene Oneguine [Onegin]: A Romance of Russian Life in Verse" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin emerged as a defining literary work. This novel-in-verse intricately weaves themes of unrequited love and existential ennui, capturing the essence of a generation caught between tradition and modernity. Through the lens of the disenchanted Eugene Oneguine and the poignant Tatiana, Pushkin delves into the nuances of human emotion and societal expectation. Ideal for students, literary enthusiasts, and historians, this masterpiece not only reflects the spirit of its time but also invites readers to contemplate the universal struggles of identity and belonging.