Eugene Onegin is a novel in verse by Alexander Pushkin, following the story of a bored and disillusioned aristocrat named Eugene Onegin. The novel explores themes of ennui, love, regret, and the social complexities of 19th-century Russia, with Onegin becoming a quintessential example of the “superfluous man” in Russian literature.

ALEXANDER SERGEYEVICH PUSHKIN, born in Moscow in 1799, is widely regarded as Russia’s greatest poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. He was a key figure in the Romantic movement, known for his poetry, novels, and plays, often exploring themes of love, social injustice, and political commentary. His works are celebrated for their linguistic innovation and enduring influence on Russian culture.