Eugene Onegin, Part LIV summary
Part LIV of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In LIV, the narrator says he has considered the overall plan and the hero’s name, then closes the first canto despite finding faults he refuses to revise. He sends his composition toward publication and presents fame as a reward made up of misunderstanding, hostile words, and blows.
What happens
- The narrator says he has considered the overall plan and the hero’s name beforehand.
- He brings the first canto to a close and reports finding much absurdity in it.
- He refuses even a small revision and mentions an obligation to censorship.
- He offers his work for journalistic consumption and sends it to the Neva’s bank.
- He describes fame’s rewards as misunderstanding, words, and blows.
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What to notice
The narrator addresses his composition as it enters public life. His description makes fame sound punishing rather than rewarding.
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What does the narrator decide after finding absurdity in his work?
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