Yevgeny Onegin by Anthony Briggs, Alexander Pushkin

250 pages first pub 1833 (editions)

fiction classics poetry emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A brand new translation of this classic Russian work. Bored and aloof, tired of St Petersburg high society, Yevgeny Onegin goes to live on the country estate he has just inherited from his uncle. There he encounters Tatyana, who becomes hopelessly...

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Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 61%
sad 42%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
dark 16%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 25%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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