The Novel by A. S. Pushkin - Eugene Onegin

The immediate understanding of the text of Eugene Onegin was lost already in the second half of the 19th century. Since then, numerous commentaries on the great novel have been published, among which the classic work by Y. M. Lotman occupies a special place. In the book, the great literary scholar analyzes the text of the novel, its composition, style, and language, as well as considering the historical and cultural context in which this literary masterpiece was created. The author also pays attention to his research on the image of Onegin in Russian culture and his role in shaping the Russian literary tradition. Thanks to the informative and comprehensive comments of Y. M. Lotman, the book helps the reader to understand "Eugene Onegin" more deeply and fully appreciate the greatness of this masterpiece of Russian literature. Written once for a literary teacher, the commentary will be of interest today to the widest audience, especially to those interested in Russian literature and culture, as well as to students and researchers engaged in literary and linguistic analysis.