Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 262, Part XL summary
Part 1, no. 262, Part XL of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XL, the narrator pauses his account of his chosen hero, despite his affection for him and his stated intention to return soon. He explains that age draws him toward prose, while colder thoughts and serious concerns disturb his imaginative work both among people and alone.
What happens
- The narrator expresses affection for his hero but says he cannot return to him at this moment.
- He says that age draws him toward prose and away from light verse.
- He admits that writing rhyme no longer brings him its former pleasure.
- Colder thoughts and serious concerns interrupt his visions in company and in solitude.
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What to notice
The admission directly explains his pause. He presents difficulty with verse as a personal change that troubles him.
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What does the narrator say draws him toward prose?
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