Eugene Onegin by John Bayley, Alexander Pushkin

Eugene Onegin

John Bayley, Alexander Pushkin with Charles Hepburn Johnston (Translator)

262 pages • first pub 1833 (editions)

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This novel in verse, said to be the parent of all Russian novels, is a tragic story of innocence, love and friendship. Eugene Onegin, an aristocrat, much like Pushkin and his peers in his attitude and habits, is bored. He visits the countryside wh...

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Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 61%
sad 43%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
tense 15%
dark 14%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 24%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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