Eugene Onegin

Eugene Onegin, written in verse and completed in 1833, is Alexander Pushkin’s masterpiece and a cornerstone of Russian literature. The novel in verse tells the story of the cynical aristocrat Onegin, his friendship with the poet Lensky, and his fateful rejection of the sincere and intelligent Tatyana. Combining romanticism with realism, Pushkin weaves themes of lost opportunity, societal constraints, and personal transformation. With its lyrical elegance, psychological insight, and cultural significance, Eugene Onegin remains a seminal work admired for its emotional richness and formal innovation.