Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 300, Part XXXIV summary
Part 1, no. 300, Part XXXIV of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XXXIV, travelers approach Moscow, and the sight of its bright crosses and old towers gives way to the narrator’s personal memories. He recalls his delight at seeing the city and his longing during exile, making its name an expression of shared Russian feeling.
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- Travelers draw near Moscow, where golden crosses shine above old towers.
- The narrator recalls his joy at suddenly seeing the city’s churches, gardens, and bell towers.
- He remembers thinking about Moscow during unhappy days of exile.
- He declares that Moscow’s name carries deep meaning for loyal Russians.
- The note describes the view from Sparrow Hills and identifies it as Napoleon and the Grand Army’s first viewpoint of Moscow.
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