Eugene Onegin

When the sophisticated yet world-weary Eugene Onegin relocates from the bustling city of St. Petersburg to a rural estate he has inherited, he begins an unexpected friendship with his neighbor, the aspiring poet Vladimir Lensky. Despite Tatyana's romantic interest in him, Onegin remains indifferent and instead, with a touch of cynicism, begins to woo Olga, who is already promised to Lensky. This complicated interplay sets the stage for a tragedy that Onegin inadvertently orchestrates.

Eugene Onegin, offered in this vibrant translation by Roger Clarke, with thorough notes and commentary, is a cornerstone of modern Russian literature. The work represents a decisive shift from the ornate classical style prevalent before it, bringing to life the quintessential Russian protagonists that would influence novel writing throughout the 1800s.

This edition also features an appendix with sections that Pushkin omitted from the 1837 version, as well as additional insights into the author's life and body of work, complemented by a carefully chosen bibliography.