Eugene Onegin, Part XXVI summary
Part XXVI of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XXVI, the narrator recalls his youthful love of balls, where people can declare affection or pass a note, and turns that memory into a warning. He urges husbands to remain watchful and mothers to supervise their daughters, claiming that he no longer breaks the laws.
What happens
- The narrator recalls his intense youthful enthusiasm for balls.
- He describes balls as opportunities for declarations of affection and the passing of notes.
- He asks husbands to heed his warning and take precautions.
- He urges mothers to watch their daughters closely and says he no longer offends the laws.
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