Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 99, Part V summary
Part 1, no. 99, Part V of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In V, Onéguine’s appearance at Làrina’s home excites the neighbours, who make jokes and guesses about him as a match for Tattiana. Some treat a wedding and its postponed date as settled facts, while the closing lines note their existing interest in Lenski’s marriage prospects.
What happens
- Onéguine’s appearance at Làrina’s home causes excitement among the neighbours.
- The neighbours exchange private opinions, jokes, and guesses, pairing Onéguine with Tattiana.
- Some believe a wedding date is set and then postponed until suitable rings are available.
- The narrator notes that Lenski’s marriage prospects already receive prolonged discussion.

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