Summary of Pushkin, "Eugene Onegin", of course, is not able to fully convey the ideological and artistic originality of the novel in verse. However, in the absence of time for a complete reading of the work, it allows you to get an idea of ​​its plot, about in what era, in what circumstances events take place.
A. S. Pushkin, “Eugene Onegin”: a summary of Chapter 1
A "young rake" hurries to the village to receive the inheritance of his uncle. The author then summarizes the biography of the protagonist. Until a certain age, nannies followed him, taught by tutors. When Eugene matured, they were driven out of the yard. By this time, he could easily express himself and write in French, he danced well, was fashionably cut and dressed, knew how to maintain any conversation in society, fascinate a lady, and be a hypocrite. That is, he led the same lifestyle as all the young people of his circle. Having changed clothes, he immediately goes to the ball. The author makes it clear that Eugene is tired of such a rhythm of life, he is already not really interested in anything. During this period of melancholy, the author himself becomes acquainted with him. They are going to travel together. But suddenly, Eugene’s father first dies, leaving a lot of debt, and then the news arrives that his uncle is dying. The nephew hurries to the village, but no longer finds him alive.
Summary of Pushkin, “Eugene Onegin”: 2-3 chapters
The protagonist soon settled in the village. Out of boredom, he started some changes there: instead of corvee, he introduced a light quitrent. Soon Vladimir Lensky arrived in the village. He made friends with Onegin and told him that he had long been in love with Olga Larina, a modest, simple, always friendly, cheerful girl. She also has an older sister, Tatyana. She - the exact opposite of Olga - is always silent and sad. Lensky introduces Onegin to the Larin family.
Tatiana falls in love with Eugene. She writes him a letter of recognition and passes it through the nanny.
Summary of Pushkin, "Eugene Onegin": 4-5 chapters
After reading the girl’s confession, the urban rake was very moved. He decides not to deceive her, and in a reply letter admits that marriage is not for him, that he will quickly fall out of love with her, that life with him will turn into real torment for her. Meanwhile, relations between Lensky and Olga are developing happily, a wedding day has already been appointed. In winter, during the days of Christmas time, Tatiana dreams of a nightmare in which Onegin kills Lensky with a knife. She is very worried, but does not find interpretation in her dream book. Guests come to Tatyana's name day. Lensky and Onegin also arrived. Eugene can not stand provincial festivities. He is angry at Lensky for having persuaded him to come. In revenge, Eugene is constantly dancing with Olga, whispering banal compliments to her. She cannot make a pair to Lensky, since almost all the dances have already been promised by Onegin. Vladimir leaves before the end of the ball, deciding to challenge his friend to a duel.
Summary of Pushkin, "Eugene Onegin": 6-7 chapters
When the main character returned home from the ball, the messenger brought him a note summoning him to a duel. Eugene is already not happy that he provoked a friend, but he can’t refuse, because he is afraid that he will be laughed at. Before the duel, Vladimir sees Olga and understands that her attitude towards him remains the same. Onegin was late, the second introduced his footman, which had never been seen before. His shot was fatal for Vladimir. In the spring Olga quickly got married and went to the regiment for her lancer. Tatyana is taken to Moscow in winter to find her groom. There, an old general pays attention to her.
A. S. Pushkin, “Eugene Onegin”: the contents of the last chapter
The main character is already 26 years old. Having traveled a bit, he returns home. At one of the balls, he sees a woman. It seemed to him that he knew her. It turned out that this is the very Tatyana Larina. She became during this time the wife of the prince and has changed a lot. Now Onegin is on the heels of her, writing a letter of recognition. But Tatyana remains impregnable. She tells Eugene that she loves him, but will remain faithful to her husband. Tatiana comes out, and her husband appears on the scene. The author says goodbye to the main characters of his novel and to his reader.