One of the most significant works of Russian literature.
"Eugene Onegin" — the first Russian novel in verse. A new model of literature as light conversation about everything. A gallery of eternal Russian characters. A revolutionary love story for its time, which has become the archetype of romantic relationships for many generations to come. An encyclopedia of Russian life. Ours—everything.
"Boris Godunov" — a historical drama about the Time of Troubles—and the main Russian historical drama of all. Drawing on Shakespeare and Karamzin, Pushkin blends languages and styles and reveals profound psychological issues in Russian history.
"Little Tragedies" — plays in which Pushkin reflects on human vices and plays with fate, settles accounts with his father, and raises the question of whether genius and villainy are compatible.