Eugene Onegin Study Guide

Eugene Onegin

Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin

Eugene Onegin is a novel in verse by the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, published in parts from 1825 and 1832. The story follows a dandy named Eugene Onegin, who moves to the country after the death of his uncle. Tatyana falls in love with Onegin, who refuses her and accidentally kills his friend Vladimir Lensky in a duel over a slight offense involving Lensky's fiance and Tatyana's sister, Olga. Years later in Saint Petersburg, Onegin finds Tatyana rich and married and unsuccessfully attempts to win her over.

  • Eugene Onegin: A dandy from Saint Petersburg, about 25. An arrogant, selfish and world-weary cynic.
  • Vladimir Lensky: A young poet, about 18. A very romantic and naïve dreamer.
  • Tatyana Larina: A shy and quiet, but passionate, landowner's daughter. Pushkin referred to her as aged 17 in a letter to Pyotr Vyazemsky.
  • Olga Larina: Tatyana's younger sister.

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