Eugene Onegin
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The Bollingen Prize–winning translation of the classic novel about pretense and vanity in nineteenth-century Russian society, plus notes and critical essays. Pushkin's "novel in verse" has influenced Russian prose as well as poetry since its completion nearly two hundred years ago. By turns brilliant, entertaining, romantic, and serious, it traces the development of a young Petersburg dandy as he deals with life and love. Influenced by Byron, Pushkin reveals the nature of his heroes through the emotional colorations found in their witty remarks, nature descriptions, and unexpected actions, all conveyed in stanzas of sonnet length (a form that became known as the Onegin Stanza), faithfully reproduced by Walter Arndt in this prize-winning translation. Includes extensive introduction, notes, and four critical essays.
Alexander Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin ignited Russian literature with energy, elegance, and a voice entirely his own. Born in 1799 into a noble family, he blended European influences with native tradition to shape a new literary language. A passion for freedom, individuality, and artistic expression guided his philosophy and creative spirit.Lyric beauty and narrative power define the heart of his work. In works such as Eugene Onegin and The Captain's Daughter, he explored love, honor, fate, and the complexity of human character. Vivid storytelling and poetic precision reveal a deep understanding of emotion and society.Enduring influence has made him the cornerstone of modern Russian literature. Writers such as Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy drew inspiration from his style and themes. Today, his work remains widely celebrated, admired for its brilliance, innovation, and lasting cultural impact.
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