привет! Welcome to Daniel's Russian Literature Blog. This will be a semester long experiment in educating my reading viewers into the deep intellectual insights I have about Russian Literature. Scared? Well, that's not surprising. Never fear however! Soon, you will able to wrap your head around the intricate thematic layerings of Dostoevsky and the ethical musings of Tolstoy.
To start, we will begin with Alexander Pushkin's novel in verse: Eugene Onegin. The novel is narrated by the author, and the story often addresses the audience directly to establish a close relation between writer and reader. The story follows the titular character as he inherits land from his recently deceased uncle in Russia. Onegin is a described as a "pedant," having interests in academia but also enjoying romantic pursuits. He visits Russian operas and wines and dines with some of the famous people of his era.
well-done!
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