Eugene Onegin

Interesting Facts

• The novel is written in the form of a verse novel, which was innovative for Russian literature at the time.
• The main character, Eugene Onegin, became a symbol of the «superfluous man» in Russian literature.
• Pushkin worked on the novel for over seven years, from 1823 to 1830.
• The novel contains many autobiographical elements, including the depiction of a duel reminiscent of Pushkin's own duel.
• Tatyana Larina, one of the main characters, became the embodiment of the ideal Russian woman in literature.
• The novel includes numerous references to real historical events and personalities, making it an important cultural document of the era.
• The work consists of eight chapters, each with its own structure and rhythm.
• Pushkin used a unique verse form that later became known as the «Onegin stanza».