Eugene Onegin Read-Along?

Onegin and Tatyana
With the New Year coming up and everybody looking at their reading lists for 2014, I have thought of hosting a read-along/book club for Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin.  Would anyone be interested? There are ten chapters, all poetry, so a month would be just about right for reading and discussion.  Maybe January, February, or March?  If you're interested and would consider it, please let me know when would be the best time for you!

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Amateur Reader (Tom) said…
A good idea any time! I'll do it.
November 14, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Marian said…
Glad to hear it! I will have the details/schedule posted in the next several days. Thanks for stopping by!
November 15, 2013 at 12:08 PM
o said…
I haven't read this in years! I'm definitely in - looking forward to it!
December 6, 2013 at 4:48 AM
cleopatra said…
I just finished reading Eugene Onegin but I think I will pick up a different translation (Falen, this time) and join in! Here is my post: http://cleoclassical.blogspot.ca/2013/12/eugene-onegin-read-along.html
December 7, 2013 at 4:06 PM
Anonymous said…
Well since I just joined a low level Russian Lit challenge, I guess i will join this too as I would like to read Eugene Onegin, but I prefer the idea of reading it in company. Count me in.
December 10, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Jean said…
I think I'll be joining up too. It's proving too tempting. :)
December 10, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Jean said…
http://howlingfrog.blogspot.com/2013/12/eugene-onegin-read-along.html
December 10, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Anna Amundsen said…
Hello,

I just found out about this read-along (and about your blog, for that matter.. through Tasseled Book Blog) and I have to say how glad I am that I did.. I very much wish to join if you'll have me..
I have read Eugene Onegin in high school and have been wanting to re-read it for couple of months now..

Best wishes,
Anna
December 13, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Tarissa said…
I'd like to join the challenge! Have never read Russian literature. Have never read a poetry novel. But I'm game for it. :-)
December 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Deseree said…
I've been meaning to read this and this is a great time to do so.
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December 26, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Lemon Tree said…
I'm in. It was in my reading list this year, but didn't manage to read it. So it will be great to at last read it next year.
December 28, 2013 at 3:07 AM
Book Lady said…
I'm hoping I'm not late to the party? If not then please sign me up! I have this loaded up to my kindle and ready to go!

http://melissagetsclassical.blogspot.com/2014/01/eugene-onegin-read-long.html
January 3, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Marian said…
There's no deadline! Glad to have you join in. :)
January 3, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Amy said…
I'd like to join, too. I've had this on my shelves for a long time, and am rather intimidated by it. :) I'd love to read it with enthusiasts.
January 6, 2014 at 8:30 AM
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