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Eugene Oneguine

By Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837)

Eugene Oneguine is a classic of Russian literature, and its eponymous protagonist has
served as the model for a number of Russian literary heroes (so-called superfluous men).
It was published in serial form between 1825 and 1832. The first complete edition was
published in 1833, and the currently accepted version is based on the 1837 publication.

Almost the entire work is made up of 389 stanzas of iambic tetrameter with the unusual
rhyme scheme "AbAbCCddEffEgg", where the uppercase letters represent feminine
rhymes while the lowercase letters represent masculine rhymes. This form has come to be
known as the "Onegin stanza" or the "Pushkin sonnet." The rhythm, innovative rhyme
scheme, the natural tone and diction, and the economical transparency of presentation all
demonstrate the virtuosity which has been instrumental in proclaiming Pushkin as the
undisputed master of Russian poetry.

The story is told by a narrator (a lightly fictionalized version of Pushkin's public image),
whose tone is educated, worldly, and intimate. The narrator digresses at times, usually to
expand on aspects of this social and intellectual world. This allows for a development of
the characters and emphasizes the drama of the plot despite its relative simplicity. The
book is admired for the artfulness of its verse narrative as well as for its exploration of
life, death, love, ennui, convention and passion. (Introduction from Wikipedia)

Total running time: 4:26:23
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Eugene Oneguine By Alexander Pushkin
(1799-1837)

Eugene Oneguine is a classic of Russian literature, and its eponymous protagonist has served as the
model for a number of Russian literary heroes (so-called superfluous men). It was published in serial
form between 1825 and 1832. The first complete edition was published in 1833, and the currently
accepted version is based on the 1837 publication.

Almost the entire work is made up of 389 stanzas of iambic tetrameter with the unusual rhyme scheme
"AbAbCCddEffEgg", where the uppercase letters represent feminine rhymes while the lowercase letters
represent masculine rhymes. This form has come to be known as the "Onegin stanza" or the "Pushkin
sonnet." The rhythm, innovative rhyme scheme, the natural tone and diction, and the economical
transparency of presentation all demonstrate the virtuosity which has been instrumental in proclaiming
Pushkin as the undisputed master of Russian poetry.

The story is told by a narrator (a lightly fictionalized version of Pushkin's public image), whose tone is
educated, worldly, and intimate. The narrator digresses at times, usually to expand on aspects of this
social and intellectual world. This allows for a development of the characters and emphasizes the drama
of the plot despite its relative simplicity. The book is admired for the artfulness of its verse narrative as
well as for its exploration of life, death, love, ennui, convention and passion. (Introduction from
Wikipedia)

Total running time: 4:26:23
Read by MaryAnn Spiegel

This recording is in the public domain and may be reproduced, distributed, or
modified without permission. For more information or to volunteer, visit

www.librivox.org.

Cover design by MaryAnn Spiegel

Cover Art - Eugene Onegin's Portrait by Alexander Pushkin (1830)

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