Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse by Alexandre Pushkin

Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse

Alexandre Pushkin with James E. Falen (Translator), James E. Falen (Translator)

240 pages first pub 1833 (editions)

fiction classics poetry emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s Russia, Pushkin's verse novel follows the fates of three men and three women. Engaging, full of suspense, and varied in tone, i...

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Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 62%
sad 42%
challenging 22%
funny 20%
dark 16%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 24%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.95

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