EUGENE ONEGIN, ITS EXPLORATION OF ROMANTICISM, SOCIETAL CRITIQUE AND NARRATIVE INNOVATION
Keywords:
Eugene Onegin, Alexander Pushkin, Russian literature, romanticism, alienation, socio-historical context, moral decay, individuality, narrative innovation, regret, 19th-century Russia.Abstract
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin (1823-1831) is a masterful novel in verse that captures the socio-historical essence of early 19th-century Russia while simultaneously delving into universal themes of love, individuality, and the passage of time. Through the titular character Eugene Onegin, Pushkin critiques the superficiality, ennui, and moral detachment of the Russian nobility while exploring timeless questions of emotional connection, regret, and self-realization. Often considered the pinnacle of Russian literature and a cornerstone for subsequent literary movements, the work’s innovative blend of poetic form and narrative depth reflects both the transience of human life and the enduring quest for meaning. This article examines the novel’s rich socio-historical context, its universal themes of alienation and unfulfilled potential, and the innovative structure that makes Eugene Onegin an enduring literary masterpiece. By integrating the personal and the societal, Pushkin’s work remains a profound exploration of human nature and its contradictions.
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