Summary of the novel War and Peace Tolstoy. Pierre in captivity

War and Peace. Volume one. Part one.

In July 1805, Anna Pavlovna Scherer, maid of honor and close associate of Empress Maria Feodorovna, met the guests. One of the first to arrive for the evening was the "important and bureaucratic" Prince Vasily. He went up to Anna Pavlovna, kissed her hand, offering her his perfumed and shining bald head, and calmly sat down on the sofa.

Prince Vasily always spoke lazily, like an actor reciting the role of an old play. Anna Pavlovna Sherer, on the contrary, despite her forty years, was full of animation and impulses.

Being an enthusiast became her social position, and sometimes, when she didn’t even want to, she, in order not to deceive the expectations of people who knew her, became an enthusiast. The restrained smile that constantly played on Anna Pavlovna's face, although it did not go to her obsolete features, expressed, like in spoiled children, the constant consciousness of her sweet shortcoming, from which she does not want, cannot and does not find it necessary to correct herself.

After discussing state problems, Anna Pavlovna spoke with Prince Vasily about his son Anatole, a spoiled young man who, by his behavior, brings a lot of trouble to parents and others. Anna Pavlovna offered the prince to marry her son to her relative, Princess Bolkonskaya, daughter of the famous Prince Bolkonsky, a rich and stingy man with a difficult character. Prince Vasily gladly agreed with the proposal and asked Anna Pavlovna to arrange this matter.

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Meanwhile, other guests continued to gather for the evening. Anna Pavlovna greeted each of the newcomers and brought them to greet her aunt - "a little old woman in high bows, who floated out of another room."

Anna Pavlovna's drawing room began to gradually fill up. The highest nobility of St. Petersburg arrived, people of the most heterogeneous in age and character, but the same in the society in which everyone lived; the daughter of Prince Vasily, the beautiful Helen, arrived, who had called in for her father to go with him to the feast of the envoy. She was in cypher and a ball gown. The well-known ... young, little princess Bolkonskaya also arrived, who got married last winter and now did not go out into the big world because of her pregnancy, but went on small evenings. Prince Hippolyte, son of Prince Vasily, arrived with Mortemar, whom he introduced; Abbé Morio and many others also came.

The young Princess Bolkonskaya arrived with work in an embroidered gold velvet bag. Her pretty, with a slightly blackened mustache, her upper lip was short in teeth, but it opened all the nicer and stretched out even more nicely sometimes and fell on the lower one. As is always the case with quite attractive women, her shortness of lips and half-open mouth seemed to be her special, actually her beauty. It was fun for everyone to look at this pretty mother-to-be, full of health and liveliness, who so easily endured her situation ...

Shortly after the little princess, a massive, stout young man with a cropped head, spectacles, light trousers in the fashion of the time, with a high frill, and in a brown tailcoat, entered. This fat young man was the illegitimate son of the famous Catherine's nobleman, Count Bezukhoi, who was now dying in Moscow. He had not served anywhere yet, had just arrived from abroad, where he had been brought up, and was in society for the first time. Anna Pavlovna greeted him with a bow, which belonged to the people of the lowest hierarchy in her salon. But, despite this greeting, inferior in its kind, at the sight of Pierre who entered, Anna Pavlovna displayed anxiety and fear, similar to that which is expressed at the sight of something too huge and unusual for the place ...

Just as the owner of a spinning workshop, having put the workers in their places, walks around the establishment, noticing the immobility or the unusual, creaking, too loud sound of the spindle “...”, so Anna Pavlovna, pacing around her living room, came up with a mug that was silent or talking too much and with a single word or movement, it would again start up a regular, decent conversational machine...

But among these worries, one could see in her a special fear for Pierre. She looked at him solicitously as he approached to hear what was being said about Mortemart, and went to another circle where the abbe was speaking. For Pierre, brought up abroad, this evening of Anna Pavlovna was the first he saw in Russia. He knew that all the intelligentsia of St. Petersburg were gathered here, and his eyes widened like a child in a toy shop. He was always afraid to miss the smart conversations he might overhear. Looking at the confident and graceful expressions of the faces gathered here, he kept waiting for something especially clever. Finally, he approached Morio. The conversation seemed interesting to him, and he stopped, waiting for an opportunity to express his thoughts, as young people like it.

The evening in the salon of Anna Pavlovna Sherer continued. Pierre struck up a political conversation with the abbot. They talked passionately and animatedly, which caused Anna Pavlovna's displeasure. At this time, a new guest entered the living room - the young Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, the husband of the little princess.

Prince Bolkonsky was short, a very handsome young man with definite and dry features. Everything in his figure, from a tired, bored look to a quiet measured step, represented the sharpest contrast with his small, lively wife. He, apparently, was not only familiar with everyone in the drawing-room, but he was already so tired of looking at them and listening to them that he was very bored. Of all the faces that bored him, the face of his pretty wife seemed to bore him the most. With a grimace that ruined his handsome face, he turned away from her. He kissed Anna Pavlovna's hand and, screwing up his eyes, looked around the whole company. Pierre and Andrei met and greeted each other like old friends.

In the middle of the evening the conversation turned to Napoleon. All those present condemned the policies and actions of the French emperor. Pierre entered into an argument with them, standing up for Napoleon.

“The reason I say this,” he went on desperately, “is that the Bourbons fled from the revolution, leaving the people to anarchy; and Napoleon alone was able to understand the revolution, to defeat it, and therefore, for the common good, he could not stop before the life of one person ...

“No,” he said, becoming more and more animated, “Napoleon is great because he rose above the revolution, suppressed its abuses, retained all that was good — both the equality of citizens, and freedom of speech and the press — and only because of this did he acquire power.

The viscount objected to Bezukhov, arguing that having seized power, Napoleon should have given it to the rightful king. The conversation attracted the attention of everyone present at the party. The guests were surprised by the position of the strange young man, Anna Pavlovna tried to stop him, and only Andrei Bolkonsky "looked at Pierre with a smile, then at the viscount, then at the hostess."

When Anna Pavlovna was convinced that it was already impossible to stop the young speaker, she resolutely entered into a conversation, asking Pierre to explain how a great man (Napoleon) could execute the duke, "without trial and guilt." Pierre was at a loss, not knowing which of the interlocutors to answer. Andrey Bolkonsky came to the aid of a friend.

- How do you want him to answer all of a sudden? - said Prince Andrew. - Moreover, in the actions of a statesman, it is necessary to distinguish between the actions of a private person, a commander or an emperor. It seems so to me.

“Yes, yes, of course,” Pierre picked up, delighted at the help that was coming to him.

“It’s impossible not to confess,” continued Prince Andrei, “Napoleon as a man is great on the Arkol bridge, in the hospital in Jaffa, where he gives a hand to the plague, but ... but there are other actions that are difficult to justify.

Prince Andrei, apparently wanting to soften the awkwardness of Pierre's speech, got up, getting ready to go and giving a sign to his wife.

Pierre went from the salon to visit Prince Andrei. Young people discussed plans for the future. Andrei spoke about the fact that he was going to participate in the war, because the life he should lead did not suit him. Andrei's wife, Princess Bolkonskaya, also joined the conversation. Pierre said that he could not understand Andrei's desire to go to war. The princess also did not approve of her husband's plans and, taking advantage of the moment, once again reproached him for not loving her. The words of the little princess aroused irritation in Prince Andrei, which he seemed no longer able to restrain. Having burst into tears, the princess left, leaving the young people together.

In the middle of dinner, Prince Andrei leaned on his elbows and, like a man who has long had something in his heart and suddenly decides to speak out, with an expression of nervous irritation in which Pierre had never seen his friend before, he began to say:

“Never, never marry, my friend; here is my advice to you: do not marry until you tell yourself that you have done everything you could, and until you stop loving the woman you have chosen, until you see her clearly; otherwise you will make a cruel and irreparable mistake. Marry an old man, worthless ... Otherwise, everything that is good and lofty in you will be lost. Everything is wasted on trifles. Yes Yes Yes! Don't look at me with such surprise. If you expect something from yourself ahead, then at every step you will feel that everything is over for you, everything is closed, except for the drawing room, where you will stand on the same board with the court lackey and the idiot ... But what! ..

“My wife,” continued Prince Andrei, “is a wonderful woman. This is one of those rare women with whom you can be dead for your honor; but, my God, what would I not give now not to be married! This I tell you alone and first, because I love you ... You don’t understand why I say this, ”he continued. “It's a whole life story. You say Bonaparte and his career,” he said, although Pierre did not talk about Bonaparte. – You are talking to Bonaparte; but Bonaparte, when he worked, went step by step towards the goal, he was free, he had nothing but his goal - and he reached it. But bind yourself to a woman, and like a chained convict, you lose all freedom. And everything that is in you of hope and strength, everything only burdens you and torments you with repentance. Drawing rooms, gossip, balls, vanity, insignificance - this is a vicious circle from which I cannot get out ...

Andrei asked Pierre to give his word that he would stop leading a dissolute life and go to the Kuragins, where noisy companies gathered, and would start doing business. (Pierre lived with Prince Vasily Kuragin and took part in the wild life of his son Anatole, the same one whom they were going to marry the sister of Prince Andrei for correction.)

Despite this word, Pierre went from Bolkonsky to Anatole Kuragin, who was supposed to have an ordinary gambling society. Dolokhov, a Semyonov officer, an avid gambler, a friend of Anatole Kuragin, made a bet with the Englishman that he would drink a bottle of rum, sitting on the third floor window with his legs down.

Dolokhov was a poor man, without any connections. And, despite the fact that Anatole lived in tens of thousands, Dolokhov lived with him and managed to put himself in such a way that Anatole and everyone who knew them respected Dolokhov more than Anatole. Dolokhov played all the games and almost always won. No matter how much he drank, he never lost his head. Both Kuragin and Dolokhov at that time were celebrities in the world of rake and revelers in St. Petersburg ...

Pierre tried to repeat Dolokhov's bet, but his friends dissuaded him, and together with Dolokhov he went to continue to revel. Shortly after the evening at Anna Pavlovna Sherer's, Anna Mikhailovna, Princess Drubetskaya, returned to Moscow, to her wealthy Rostov relatives, with whom she often stayed and with whom her son Boris often lived and was brought up.

The Rostovs had Natalia's birthday girl, mother and younger daughter. In the morning, without ceasing, trains drove up and drove off, bringing congratulators to the large, well-known house of Countess Rostova on Povarskaya in Moscow ... Princess Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya, like a housewife, sat right there, helping in the matter of receiving and engaging in conversation with the guests. The youth were in the back rooms, not finding it necessary to participate in receiving visits. The count met and saw off the guests, inviting everyone to dinner.

Princess Drubetskaya told everyone present the scandal: Dolokhov, Anatole Kuragin and Pierre tied the quarterman and the bear together and let the bear into the sink (“the bear swims, and the quarterman is on it”). As punishment, Dolokhov was demoted to the soldiers, Bezukhov was sent to Moscow, and the case with Anatol Kuragin was hushed up thanks to the intervention of his father.

In the living room there was a conversation that the old Prince Bezukhov was dying, that the heir to the entire estate was Prince Vasily, but his father loved Pierre more, so it was not known who would get the fortune, Pierre or Vasily. At this time, Natasha ran into the living room:

A dark-eyed, big-mouthed, ugly but lively girl, with her childlike open shoulders, which, shrinking, moved in her corsage from a quick run, with her black curls knocked back, thin bare arms and small legs in lace pantaloons and open shoes, was at that sweet age when the girl is no longer a child, and the child is not yet a girl.

Among the younger generation, the following were invited to the name day: Boris - an officer, the son of Princess Anna Mikhailovna, Nikolai - a student, the eldest son of the count, Sonya - the fifteen-year-old niece of the count, and little Petrusha - the youngest son of the Rostovs.

The conversation continued in the living room. They remembered Napoleon, discussed the issues of raising children: Boris is going to the hussars, Natasha is taking singing lessons from an Italian, they also mentioned that she is in love with Boris.

Natasha at that time hid between a tub of flowers, hoping that Boris would look for her. At this time, an upset Sonya ran into the room, jealous of Nikolai. Nicholas followed her in. He ran up to the girl and tried to calm her down. The fight ended with a kiss.

"Oh, how good!" - thought Natasha, and when Sonya and Nikolai left the room, she followed them and called Boris to her.

“Boris, come here,” she said with a significant and sly air. “I need to tell you one thing. Here, here,” she said, and led him into the flower shop to the place between the tubs where she had been hidden. Boris, smiling, followed her.

What is this one thing? - he asked. She was embarrassed, looked around her and, seeing her doll thrown on a tub, took it in her hands.

“Kiss the doll,” she said. Boris looked into her lively face with an attentive, affectionate look and did not answer. - You do not want? Well, then come here, - she said and went deeper into the flowers and threw the doll. - Closer, closer! she whispered. She caught the officer by the cuffs with her hands, and solemnity and fear were visible in her reddened face. - Do you want to kiss me? she whispered in a barely audible voice, looking at him from under her brows, smiling and almost crying with excitement. Boris blushed. - How funny you are! he said, leaning towards her, blushing even more, but doing nothing and waiting. She suddenly jumped up on the tub, so that she stood taller than him, hugged him with both arms, so that her thin bare arms bent above his neck, and throwing her hair back with a movement of her head, kissed him on the very lips. She slipped between the pots to the other side of the flowers and, head down, stopped.

“Natasha,” he said, “you know that I love you, but...” “Are you in love with me?” Natasha interrupted him.

- Yes, I am in love, but please, let's not do what we do now ... Four more years ... Then I will ask for your hand. Natasha thought. “Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen…” she said, counting on her thin fingers. - Fine! Is it over? And a smile of joy and reassurance lit up her lively face. - It's over! Boris said. - Forever? – said the girl. - Until death? And, taking him by the arm, she quietly walked beside him into the sofa with a happy face.

The guests, meanwhile, began to disperse.

Left alone with Countess Rostova, Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya complained to her friend about her poor financial situation, said that she had asked Prince Vasily to help settle her son, expressed her hope for the will of Count Kirill Vladimirovich Bezukhov. From the Rostovs, Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya, together with her son, who was Bezukhov's godson, went to the house of the dying count. She hardly managed to persuade her son to go with her, because Boris believed that this visit could bring nothing but humiliation.

In the living room of Count Bezukhov, the Drubetskys met Prince Vasily, who received them rather coldly, as he saw in Boris a rival for the inheritance of the dying count. Anna Mikhailovna inquired about the health of Count Bezukhov and thanked Prince Vasily for the assistance rendered in the placement of her son in the service. She insisted on a meeting with Count Bezukhov, despite the fact that his condition was very difficult. In the end, she was allowed into the chambers of the dying old man. Boris at this time went to Pierre.

Pierre did not manage to choose a career for himself in St. Petersburg and, indeed, was exiled to Moscow for riot. The story told at Count Rostov's was true. Pierre participated in tying the quarter with a bear. He arrived a few days ago and stayed, as always, at his father's house. Pierre was greeted as a dead man or plagued ...

Pierre's request to meet with his father was refused, due to the patient's poor health. Boris Drubetskoy found Pierre in a depressed mood. Bezukhov did not recognize Boris, but, despite this, he spoke to him about the war and politics. However, these topics were not interesting to Boris, and he turned the conversation to another topic - the illness of the old count, while also touching on the issue of inheritance. He said that in this situation everyone is only thinking how to get at least something from the inheritance, but he and his mother do not belong to the number of these people. Even if they were given something, they would still take nothing. Surprised by this turn of the conversation, Pierre rushed to shake Boris's hand. Saying goodbye to a young man who liked his frankness, Pierre promised to come to the Rostovs.

After a visit to the Bezukhovs, the Drubetskoys went to the Rostovs' house. During their absence, Countess Rostova asked her husband for money (“for sewing a uniform for Boris”) in order to help a friend who was in a difficult situation.

In the evening there was a reception at the Rostovs' house. The men, secluded in the office, talked about the outbreak of war, declared by a manifesto that no one had seen yet. One of the speakers was Shinshin, a cousin of Countess Rostova, the other was Berg, an officer of the Semenovsky regiment, with whom Boris was sent along with the regiment. The count, who himself did not participate in the conversation, listened attentively to the guests.

Pierre arrived before dinner and awkwardly sat down in the first chair he came across. He was shy and refused all attempts to get him to talk. Most of the guests, having heard about the scandalous story with the bear, looked at the young man with interest. Anna Mikhailovna tried to talk to him about her father, but Pierre answered in monosyllables, not showing any particular desire to continue the conversation.

The sounds of the count's home music were replaced by the sounds of knives and forks, the guests talking, the quiet steps of the waiters... Berg spoke with Vera with a gentle smile about the fact that love is not an earthly feeling, but a heavenly one. Boris called his new friend Pierre the guests who were at the table and exchanged glances with Natasha, who was sitting opposite him. Pierre spoke little, looked at new faces and ate a lot. Natasha, who was sitting opposite him, looked at Boris, as girls of thirteen look at the boy with whom they had just kissed for the first time and with whom they are in love. This same look of hers sometimes turned to Pierre, and under the look of this funny, lively girl he wanted to laugh himself, not knowing why.

Politics was discussed at the men's end of the table at dinner. Natasha, tired of the conversations of adults, behaved unexpectedly boldly and impudently.

Her face suddenly flared up, expressing a desperate and cheerful determination. She half rose, inviting Pierre, who was sitting opposite her, to listen with a look, and turned to her mother.

- Mother! Her childish, chesty voice sounded all over the table.

- What do you want? the countess asked frightened, but, seeing from her daughter's face that it was a prank, she waved her hand sternly, making a threatening and negative gesture with her head.

The conversation hushed.

- Mother! what cake will it be? - even more decisively, without breaking, Natasha's voice sounded ...

- Here I am! said the Countess.

- Mother! what will the cake be? Natasha shouted already boldly and capriciously cheerfully, confident in advance that her trick would be well received.

After dinner, the adults sat down to play cards, the youth prepared to sing and dance. Julie sang first, then everyone began to ask Natasha and Nikolai, known for their musicality, to sing. Natasha, noticing that her friend Sonya was not in the room, ran to look for her. Sonya lay in the corridor on a chest and cried. Natasha, upset by her grief, also wept bitterly. Gathering her strength, Sonya told her friend the reason for her grief: Nikolai should go to the army in two weeks; Vera, having discovered the poems dedicated to Sonya written by Nikolai's hand, scolded her, called her ungrateful and assured her that her father would never allow Nikolai to marry her, because he was her cousin. Natasha reassured her friend, and the two of them returned to the living room. At the request of the guests, the young people sang the quartet "Key", after which Nikolai sang a song he had recently learned. Before he could finish singing, the music began to play and the youth got ready to dance.

When the music started, Natasha entered the living room and, going straight up to Pierre, laughing and blushing, said:

“Mom told me to ask you to dance.

“I’m afraid to confuse the figures,” said Pierre, “but if you want to be my teacher ...

And he gave his thick hand, lowering it low to the thin girl.

While the couples were setting up and the musicians were building, Pierre sat down with his little lady. Natasha was perfectly happy; she danced with a big one who came from abroad. She sat in front of everyone and talked to him like a big one. She had a fan in her hand, which a young lady gave her to hold. And, adopting the most secular pose (God knows where and when she learned this), she, fanning herself with a fan and smiling through the fan, spoke with her gentleman.

- What is it, what is it? Look, look, - said the old countess, passing through the hall and pointing to Natasha.

Natasha blushed and laughed.

- Well, what are you, mom? Well, what are you looking for? What is surprising here?

At a time when the Rostovs were having a holiday and the guests were dancing, Count Bezukhov had a sixth stroke. Doctors announced that there was no hope for recovery. Bustle reigned in the house, they were preparing to bury the dying. Prince Vasily went to the room to Katish, the eldest of the three princesses, with a request to revise the will, according to which Pierre, the illegitimate son of the count, was to become the direct heir.

The carriage with Pierre (for whom it was sent) and with Anna Mikhailovna (who found it necessary to go with him) drove into the courtyard of Count Bezukhy ... Pierre got out of the carriage after Anna Mikhailovna and then only thought about that meeting with his dying father that awaited him ...

Anna Mikhailovna's face expressed the consciousness that the decisive moment had arrived; she, with the receptions of a businesslike Petersburg lady, entered the room, not letting go of Pierre, even bolder than in the morning. She felt that, since she was leading the one whom she wanted to see dying, her reception was guaranteed ...

“Thank God that we had time,” she said to the clergyman, “all of us, relatives, were so afraid. This young man is the son of a count,” she added more quietly. - Terrible moment!

Having spoken these words, she approached the doctor. Anna Mikhailovna raised her shoulders and eyes, almost closing them, sighed and moved away from the doctor to Pierre.

A few minutes later, Prince Vasily entered the room. Seeing Pierre, he went up to him and took his hand. To Pierre's question about his father's health, Prince Vasily replied that another stroke had happened to him half an hour ago. Pierre was invited to the dying man in a room where there were three princesses, one of whom (the eldest) could hardly restrain his anger. Entering the room, Pierre completely obeyed the will of Anna Mikhailovna. She gestured for him to come to his father's bed, kiss his hand and sit down on a chair that stood nearby. Fulfilling the instructions of the princess, Pierre painfully experienced the last moments of his father's life. Count Bezukhov made it clear to those present that he should be turned over to the other side, and forgot himself. Everyone present, with the exception of one of the princesses, left the room. After some time, the door of the room behind which the dying man remained opened and the princess informed those present that the prince was dying.

The next morning after the death of Count Bezukhov, Anna Mikhailovna told Pierre that his father promised not to forget Boris, but did not have time, and expressed the hope that his son would fulfill his father's will. After a conversation with Pierre, Princess Drubetskaya went to the Rostovs. The next morning, she told them and everyone she knew the details of the death of the count, expressing admiration for the touching scene of farewell between father and son.

In the Bald Mountains, the estate of Prince Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky, every day they expected the arrival of the young Prince Andrei with the princess; but the expectation did not disturb the orderly order in which life went on in the old prince's house. Since the time when he was exiled to the village under Paul, General-in-Chief Prince Nikolai Andreevich lived without a break in his Bald Mountains with his daughter, Princess Marya, and with her companion ... He himself was engaged in raising his daughter and, in order to develop both in her main virtues, until the age of twenty he gave her lessons in algebra and geometry and distributed her whole life in uninterrupted studies. He himself was constantly busy either writing his memoirs, or calculations from higher mathematics, or turning snuff boxes on a machine tool, or working in the garden and observing the buildings that did not stop on his estate ... With the people around him, from his daughter to servants The prince was sharp and invariably demanding, and therefore, not being cruel, he aroused fear and respect for himself, which the most cruel person could not easily achieve. Despite the fact that he was retired and now had no importance in state affairs, each head of the province where the prince's estate was, considered it his duty to appear to him and, just like an architect, gardener or Princess Mary, waited for the appointed hours of the prince's exit in the high waiter's room.

Princess Mary prayed every day that her meeting with her father would go well. On this day, when she went into her father's office, he was working at the machine. Taking his foot off the pedal, the prince called his daughter to him and greeted him dryly. Before class, the old man handed her a letter from Julie Karagina, with whom Mary had been corresponding for a long time. Expressing dissatisfaction with the correspondence of the girls, the prince warned that he would miss two more letters, and he would definitely read the third. Marya humbly invited him to read this letter as well. But the prince shouted at her and proceeded to the lesson. The old man Bolkonsky was a strict and unrestrained teacher, every now and then he turned to screaming, lost his temper.

"War and Peace" is the largest, truly epoch-making work in school curriculum. It takes many summer evenings to read it, but far from all the important details settle in the memory. They say that the author himself hardly followed the course of his thoughts, so he often returned to previous chapters to start writing the next parts without inaccuracies. We offer you the shortest retelling of the famous novel chapter by chapter, so that you do not get confused in motley events and always answer resourcefully in the lesson! Also, take a look at our .

1. Chapter 1. It begins with a secular conversation between Anna Pavlovna Sherer, the Empress's lady-in-waiting, and Prince Vasily Kuragin. It is in French and deals with all secular topics (a reference to the emptiness and falsity of light). In addition to organizing a future reception and discussing his guests, we are talking about the children of the prince. Anatole's son must be married, and the maid of honor undertakes to arrange it. An excellent candidate is Marya Bolkonskaya, a rich but not beautiful girl who will definitely fall under the spell of Anatole (here is her).
2. Chapter 2 At the evening at Anna Pavlovna's, Helen (a vicious beauty) and Hippolyte (her no less lost brother) Kuragins (here), Lisa Bolkonskaya, Abbot Morio and Viscount Mortemar gather. Here appears the clumsy and naive Pierre, the illegitimate son of Count Bezukhov, for whom such evenings are new (he was brought up abroad). At first it seems to a young man that light is a collection of people close to each other (here it is).
3. Chapter 3 Anna Pavlovna's evening is compared to a spinning workshop, where she spins the spindles. The author's disdain for light is emphasized. Viscount Mortemar spoke about the death of the Duke of Enghien in the style of a secular anecdote (this speaks of the cynicism of the nobles). Pierre and Abbé Maurio had an argument about politics, a conversation that went beyond the ease of conversation in society. People are stunned by Bezukhov's open and so unusual behavior. The brave officer Andrei Bolkonsky appears, he ignores everyone except Pierre, he is only friendly with him (here we described him in detail).
4. Chapter 4 Princess Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya asks the departing Prince Vasily about his son Boris. The woman fusses about the heir, in every possible way tries to arrange his career. And the conversation continues. Prince Andrey is cold, Pierre is hot, since we are talking about Napoleon. Bezukhov is a Bonapartist, he speaks passionately, which is indecent by social standards. Andrei helps a friend smooth out the awkwardness. It was completely smoothed out by the joker and merry fellow Ippolit Kuragin, who told a joke in bad Russian.
5. Chapter 5 The guests are leaving. Pierre is clumsy. Andrew is indifferent. Liza, Andrey's wife, agreed with Anna Pavlovna on the acquaintance of Anatole and Marya. Hippolyte tries to seduce Lisa. Pierre arrives at Bolkonsky's house. Andrei tells him about the dangers of the world. Pierre expresses his convictions: it is impossible to fight against Napoleon, and in general war is meaningless. Bolkonsky partially agrees with him, but he himself goes to war, because he is tired of everything: the high society is hypocritical and boring, his wife no longer evokes the same feelings, and besides, she is expecting a child, because of which quarrels often break out.
6. Chapter 6 Lisa arrives, meaningless chatter begins. She also reproaches her husband for leaving and her imprisonment in the village without "friends". Lisa is very dependent on society. When Andrei and Pierre were left alone, Bolkonsky admits that he regrets his marriage, feels bound. The prince warns Pierre against carousing with Anatole Kuragin. He promises not to go. But he goes because he is spineless. At Anatole's revelry, everyone is drunk and watching the argument: Dolokhov and Stevenson, Kuragin's friends, argued that the first one would drink a bottle of rum, sitting on the window with their feet out. Dolokhov won, then everyone went to go on a spree elsewhere.
7. Chapter 7 The Rostovs have a name day, there are two Natalyas in the house - a mother and a younger daughter (here). Preparations for the feast and visits brighten up the time of Natalia Sr. They say about Pierre: the revelry was too large, young people violated public order, and the participants were even sent from the capital to Moscow. But Pierre still has a great future, because he is the beloved son of the rich Count Bezukhov, and will probably become his heir.
8. Chapter 8 One of the main characters, Natasha, appears for the first time (here we talked about her). She is not very beautiful, but cheerful and lively. She speaks to her mother, spreading her good humor. Together with her Boris Drubetskoy (see Chapter 4), Sonya (a distant relative and pupil at home) and Nikolai (brother). Later, Boris and Natasha leave.
9. Chapter 9 Nicholas is going to become a hussar. He speaks to the guest Julie, arousing jealousy in Sonya. Nikolai and Sophia love each other, but the family does not encourage their closeness, because the Rostovs are poor, and Sonya has no dowry. Natasha and her talents (singing, dancing) are admired, her mother says that she is raising her in freedom.
10. Chapter 10 Boris and Natasha accidentally see a quarrel and reconciliation between Sonya and Nikolai, accompanied by a kiss. After they leave, Natasha invites Boris to kiss the doll, and then she kisses him herself. They agree on eternal love.
11. Chapter 11 Vera, the eldest daughter of the Rostovs, tells Boris, Natasha, Nikolai and Sonya about their unacceptable behavior. She always speaks sensibly, but no one in the house likes her. Natasha's mother is talking with a friend, Princess Drubetskaya, about the legacy of the old Count Bezukhov and her son Boris, who is also a relative of the Count. The woman also wants to benefit there.
12. Chapter 12 The Drubetskoys, mother and son, go to the old Count Bezukhov to bow. Vasily Kuragin, another contender for the inheritance, meets them with displeasure. Like the princess sisters living under Bezukhov. All these people are hunters for the count's huge inheritance, everyone is sitting and waiting for him to die as soon as possible and leave the money under their care.
13. Chapter 13 Pierre arrives. He disinterestedly came to visit the old man. He is greeted irritably, seeing him as another rival. While Drubetskaya is sitting at the bedside of the sick count, Boris is talking to Pierre, saying that he wishes the old man good health. Pierre liked Boris and decided to befriend him.
14. Chapter 14 Countess Rostova learns about the sorrows of her friend Anna Mikhailovna. She asks her husband for money for Boris's uniform. Drubetskaya accepts with touching tears. This woman has to beg forever to get her son back on his feet. Therefore, she is not afraid of any humiliation.
15. Chapter 15 The Rostovs are talking about war and military service. Berg, boyfriend of the older Vera, talks about his career. This is a well-fed and prudent person who always boasts of success. Pierre appears, he is clumsy and shy. The guest Marya Dmitrievna arrives and shames Pierre. Next is dinner, to which everyone solemnly goes.
16. Chapter 16 At the men's end of the table, talk about the war again. They talk about patriotism, that it is necessary to fight. Nikolai Rostov warmly agrees, he has to go to war. Natasha asks about the future cake.
17. Chapter 17 After eating - cards for men, singing for young people. Sonya is not enough for singing, Natasha follows her. She cries about the future departure of Nikolai, about the obstacles between them, about jealousy for Julie Kuragina, a more suitable party. Natasha reassured her friend. Later she sings and dances with Pierre. The dance of Count Rostov and Marya Dmitrievna is an important episode, they danced beautifully.
18. Chapter 18 Old Count Bezukhov loses the last crumbs of his health, his life leaves him. Prince Vasily Kuragin is already at the ready, the princesses too. Talk of death, hopelessness and legacy. It worries everyone whether Pierre inherits something. They hope not, especially the princesses. Prince Vasily, with the help of Princess Katerina, is going to steal the will in order to forge it if necessary.
19. Chapter 19 Anna Mikhailovna and Pierre visit the dying Count Bezukhov. Drubetskaya guides the young man and speaks sympathetic words. She intends to confront Kuragin and his accomplices, seeing through their dishonest plans.
20. Chapter 20 Pierre, the princesses, Anna Mikhailovna and Prince Vasily take part in the communion of Count Bezukhov. Prince Kuragin retires with the eldest princess. Pierre helps put his father to bed. He is struck by the sight of imminent death.
21. Chapter Anna Mikhailovna and Princess Katerina are fighting for a briefcase. Taking advantage of the confusion from the appearance of the middle princess, Drubetskaya pulls out the briefcase. Thanks to her, the will was preserved, and Pierre became the heir to the state and received the title of count.
22. Chapter 22 Action in the Bald Mountains, the estate of Prince Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky, father of Andrei (here). He is harsh, sometimes cruel and tyrannical with his family. The father studies geometry with his daughter Marya, but only scares her. She receives a letter from Julie with a religious book. The father also controls the correspondence. Julie writes the news of Moscow (war), her fleeting novel, Pierre's legacy, about the matchmaking that is being prepared for Princess Bolkonskaya. Marya replies that she likes Pierre (as a person), but she does not know about the future marriage.
23. Chapter 23 Andrey and Liza Bolkonsky arrive. Marya is friendly to her sister-in-law, but Lisa herself is upset. The old prince is talking to his son from Bonaparte, whom Andrei supports. A young man wants to imitate him, he is also concerned about his career.
24. Chapter 24 During dinner, the old prince argues with his son about Bonaparte, expressing an anti-Napoleonic position. They are arguing.
25. Chapter 25 Before leaving, Marya talks to Andrey. She persuades him to be more tolerant of his wife, to humble the "pride of thought" (as a brother can condemn his father) and to wear an icon. With Andrei's blessing, all her kindness is visible in Marya, her radiant eyes make her face beautiful. He admits that he is unhappy in the family. The father also notices this, sympathizing with him, but not seeing a way out, however, he promises to take care of his wife. Lisa herself faints at parting.

Part 2

1. Chapter 1. October 1805. A review of the troops by Commander-in-Chief Kutuzov is expected. Just in case, everyone is preparing for the parade show. But it turns out that you have to be in camping gear. Everyone is nervous. The higher ranks quarrel with the lower ones. Dolokhov also falls, dressed out of uniform (he was demoted because of the revelry with Pierre and Kuragin), but he fights back.
2. Chapter 2 Arriving Kutuzov (here him) inspects the ranks, speaking affectionate words to familiar officers and soldiers. Andrei Bolkonsky serves as his adjutant. The demoted Dolokhov is forgiven under the patronage of Kutuzov. The review ends, the good mood is transferred to the soldiers. Songwriters come out and sing. At this time, Dolokhov "remembers" Zherkov from Kutuzov's headquarters and invites him to drink and play cards. The first one refuses. Zherkov is the local jester and the soul of the party, he constantly jokes and laughs at people, annoying some of them. Also, he is a shameless liar.
3. Chapter 3 Kutuzov is talking to the Austrian general, convincing him that the help of the Russian troops is no longer needed (in fact, he takes care of his people, and does not care about Austria). Here it becomes known that the Austrians are defeated, half of the campaign is lost. Prince Andrei is upset because he is really interested in military events. The rest of the staff care only about themselves, and not about the glory of Russian weapons, therefore they can joke and laugh, which offends Bolkonsky.
4. Chapter 4 Nikolai Rostov is also involved in the campaign. In the German village of Salzenek, his regiment is stationed, and the hero is located in an apartment with the squadron commander Denisov, with whom he became friends. Denisov, having come after losing at cards, complains that, apart from alcoholic gatherings with cards, there is no entertainment, rather, he would go into battle. Denisov is generally a straightforward person: not embarrassed by his colleague Telyanin, he says that he does not love him. Soon they will come to win. Denisov has nothing to pay with, but does not borrow from Rostov. Nikolai's wallet is missing. The hero is sure that this is Telyanin. Having caught the thief, Rostov despises him, but does not take the money. But the conversation was with the regimental commander, now Nikolai himself is awaiting sanctions, he endangered the honor of the regiment.
5. Chapter 5 The squadron officers persuade Rostov to apologize to the regimental commander. The honor of the regiment is more important to them, but Nikolai refuses to apologize. Zherkov brings news of the performance.
6. Chapter 6 The beginning of the campaign is cheerful: the sun is shining, the weather is good, the officers are looking at the monastery, joking.
7. Chapter 7 They shoot at the bridge, the Russian troops are crossing. Crush, impossible to pass. Alienation between hussars and infantry. Denisov clears the way for Nesvitsky from passing soldiers.
8. Chapter 8 Combat is coming, everyone feels it, feels the line between life and death. Denisov is hotly commanding. Rostov rejoices at his first "battle". Denisov asks to attack, but the boss refuses. The fight is slow and lazy. Here they give the order to burn the bridge. There is a revival in Denisov's squadron, many hussars help to burn. Officers watching from the side note that there are too many people, concluding that the colonel just needs to curry favor more. Nikolai is at a loss: there is no one to cut down, he cannot help burn the bridge - he did not take a bundle of straw. The hero simply turns under his feet, looks at the sky and prays.
9. Chapter 9 The situation at the front is not joyful: the Austrian troops have separated from the Russians, the strategy of the war has lost its meaning, it remains only to save people if possible and unite with fresh troops from Russia. However, on October 28, the French were defeated. Prince Andrei takes an active part in the campaign and feels happy. When the hero goes on an assignment to the Minister of War, he meets the wounded and gives them three gold pieces, cheering them up. The minister does not care about the outcome of the case, his indifference overshadows the joy of Bolkonsky.
10. Chapter 10 Prince Andrei stops at the familiar diplomat Bilibin. They were of the same society, of the same age and position, which meant pleasant conversation. They talked about the real campaign, trying to figure out why it didn't work. Bilibin believes that Vienna is almost taken, which means that the war is over, and Austria has entered into a secret alliance with France.
11. Chapter 11 Prince Andrei is talking to Bilibin's friends. Their conversation is filled with jokes and gossip. There he also meets Ippolit Kuragin. But soon Bolkonsky goes to an audience with the Austrian emperor.
12. Chapter 12 Austrian Emperor Franz asks simple and unnecessary questions just to say something. After the audience, Bolkonsky is surrounded by courtiers and invited to all social events. Returning from the palace, Andrei learns from Bilibin that Vienna has been taken without resistance. The hopelessness of the Russian army depresses and pleases Bolkonsky, it is he who will accomplish the feat of saving her. That is why he is hastily going to the army, despite Bilibin's persuasion.
13. Chapter 13 Prince Andrei makes his way to the army, to meet him retreat. Along the way, Bolkonsky protects the doctor's wife, who was not allowed to pass, he almost gets into a fight with an officer. This incident made an unpleasant impression on the entire army. Having found the headquarters, Andrey learns that there was no surrender, and the battle is ahead: Bagration's detachment covers the retreat of the army, the soldiers will go to their deaths. Bolkonsky asks to go there.
14. Chapter 14 The situation on the fronts is practically hopeless, so Bagration has to give an almost unrealistic task. The truce concluded earlier helps buy time, but its conclusion is the mistake of the commander Murat, which was soon revealed.
15. Chapter 15 Bagration met Bolkonsky friendly, but skeptical: in his opinion, this is a staff officer who just needs a reward. Andrei went to the detour of the troops. In anticipation of the battle, the officers eat and drink, and the soldiers drag everything in a row from the village. The closer to the enemy, the more order in the ranks became. The most interesting thing is the Russian and French chains standing side by side. There, the soldiers quarrel, and Dolokhov, who knows French, is especially good at it.
16. Chapter 16 Before us is a panorama of the future Shengraben battle. Andrei, being at the battery, hears the officers talking about death, interrupted by a cannonball.
17. Chapter 17 The battle begins. The auditor comes to see everything, naively looking at everything. Bagration is concentrated, he confirms orders on the ground and instills confidence in people.
18. Chapter 18 Bagration circles the troops, with him Bolkonsky. There are wounded. Strong losses. Bagration is inspired, he is persuaded to leave the front line, but he refuses. He himself led the soldiers to attack, shouting: "Hurrah!"
19. Chapter 19 They forgot about the Tushin battery. The rest are going to retreat. Nevertheless, the squadron, where Nikolai Rostov serves, goes on the offensive, this is the first real battle of the hero. Nicholas is full of enthusiasm. Rostov rode far ahead, a horse was killed under him, and he was wounded. He was confused, left alone. The French are coming forward. And he runs because he cannot allow himself, whom everyone loves, to be killed.
20. Chapter 20 The infantry units were cut off, they were helped by Timokhin's company, which alone was in order. In this company and Dolokhov. He performs feats (he took a French prisoner, stopped the enemy, remained wounded in the ranks), but this is all for show in order to become an officer again. Tushin's battery was remembered only at the end of the battle, then only they sent to convey the order to retreat, which, due to Zherkov's cowardice, was not transmitted in time. The merry and jester Zherkov was afraid to go into the thick of the battle, so he did not give an important order to retreat. At this time, the battery defended itself with the last of its strength. Tushin, along with the soldiers, is heartbroken for everyone, silently calls the gun "Matveevna" and begs not to let him down. Then Prince Andrei arrived and helped to load the cannons.
21. Chapter 21 Tushin leaves, on the way seating a wounded hussar on his convoy and taking care of him. It was Nikolai Rostov. The retreating reached the camp and camped around the fires and hearths. Tushin called Bagration and began to scold him for leaving two guns. Tushin did not want to let another boss down, so he did not say that there was no opportunity, he was not covered. But Bolkonsky rescued him.

Part 3

1. Chapter 1. Prince Vasily Kuragin twirled Pierre Bezukhov as best he could: he arranged for him to be a chamber junker, persuaded him to write off a promissory note for 30 thousand to the princesses, took him into society and introduced him to the right people, moved to St. Petersburg, closer to him. There is no past society of Pierre in St. Petersburg, therefore Vasily Kuragin takes his leisure time, who wants to marry him to his daughter Helen (here is her). Anna Pavlovna Sherer helps him. Pierre feels that everyone recognizes some kind of connection between him and Helen and cannot resist. Anna Pavlovna at the next evening praises her at Bezukhov. Kuragina herself does her best, but at the same time unobtrusively seduces the hero with her beauty and ability to hold on. Pierre feels that she should be his wife, because she was terribly close and already possessed him. Although Pierre understands that there is something nasty in his relationship with Helen.
2. Chapter 2 From Pierre, everyone is waiting for an offer and trying to contribute to this. He tries to resist the temptation, but he can't. At the next evening with Anna Pavlovna, he is in the center of attention, next to the seductive Helen, and in his soul there is awkwardness. After dinner, they are left alone in the room, hinting to Pierre to propose. But Bezukhov only speaks to the beauty. And then Prince Vasily takes the initiative into his own hands: he runs into the room shouting: “Well, finally,” and congratulates Pierre on his engagement. The hero thinks doomedly: “Now it's too late, it's all over; Yes, I love her too." A month and a half later they were married.
3. Chapter 3 Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky receives a letter from Prince Kuragin, where he announces his imminent arrival with his son Anatole (the supposed fiancé of Princess Marya). This news does not please the old man, especially when he learned that Anatole was tipped to be a suitor (and he does not think highly of Prince Vasily either). In the morning, the old prince is not in a good mood (he scolds the servants for the snow that was not brushed for Marya, but brushed for Kuragin), at dinner Princess Marya and her companion Mademoiselle Bourienne shun him, and Liza did not come out at all. Andrei's wife lived in a feeling of constant fear and antipathy towards her father-in-law, who himself did not love her. Anatole, who arrived, is set in a mockingly skeptical mood: an ugly princess, an absurd old man - if it's funny, then you can endure it. Marya, at this time, is nervous and afraid, which makes her even uglier. Lisa and Bourienne are trying to invent a beautiful outfit for her, but these false efforts play against the princess. When they finally left her alone, Marya began to think about the possibility of family happiness for herself, desiring and not believing in it.
4. Chapter 4 When Marya went out to the guests, she did not even see Anatole: her imagination drew something bright and beautiful, future happiness. Anatole is really attractive to women, but not with excellent qualities, but with a manner of contemptuous consciousness of his superiority in communication. This also affected Mary. A general conversation began about non-existent shared memories. The prince who entered noticed the stupidity of the conversation, the indifference of Anatole and the efforts of Marya. He asks Kuragin Jr., sees his emptiness (does not even know the regiment in which he is listed). Marya is happy: in her dreams she is married (although the "husband" flirts with her companion).
5. Chapter 5 After dinner, everyone went to bed. But only Anatole fell asleep. Mary dreamed of marriage. Bourien was preparing for an affair with Anatole. Liza grumbles at the maid (in fact, she is weighed down by the worries associated with her position). The old prince is worried about a possible separation from his daughter and wants to prevent this. Anatole and Bourien are looking for a date. The latter confesses her feelings to Marya. And the princess refuses such a desired marriage, deciding for herself that her share is self-sacrifice for the happiness of others.
6. Chapter 6 For a long time, the Rostovs did not hear anything about Nikolai. Finally, a letter arrived: he was wounded, but alive, promoted to officer. The Count finds out about this, not knowing how to tell the Countess. Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya in conversations tries to point to this topic. Natasha feels that something is wrong, asks what's wrong. He promises not to tell anyone, but immediately informs Sonya. She is crying. And the younger brother Petya is glad that his brother distinguished himself. Natasha admits to Sonya that she does not remember Boris. Sonya says that her love for Nikolai is forever. Anna Mikhailovna informs the countess, and the family reads the letter, where the son briefly describes the campaign, and also bows to everyone. Then the letter became a relic, and each member of the family wrote an answer to Nikolai.
7. Chapter 7 Nikolai Rostov meets with Boris Drubetsky, there is immediately a contrast between them: the guardsman Boris and the soldier Nikolai. The first gives the second a letter from home. Then they speak, as well as Berg, with whom Boris lived. Drubetskoy skillfully leads the conversation, keeping it pleasant for both. Nicholas talks about the Battle of Shengraben. Andrei Bolkonsky entered, with whom Boris became friends. The prince treated Rostov contemptuously. The same accused all the staff of inaction in the war. This could lead to a duel. Prince Andrei is ready for it, but advises Nikolai not to bring it to this.
8. Chapter 8 The next day, a review of Russian and Austrian troops is scheduled. All troops are prepared in advance. The Austrian emperor Franz and the Russian emperor Alexander I arrived. The latter makes a great impression on Nikolai Rostov. He is simply in love with the sovereign, ready to follow him into fire and into water.
9. Chapter 9 Boris visits Andrey. Bolkonsky wants to help his friend in the service - to get a place with General Dolgorukov. At this time, there was a military council, at which it was decided to give battle (although Kutuzov wanted to retreat). Andrei and Boris meet Dolgorukov, who is also in favor of the offensive, so he is happy with the results. The general tells stories about Bonaparte. Dolgorukov promises Drubetskoy patronage.
10. Chapter 10 The squadron where Rostov serves is in reserve. The fight went on without him. But the emperor comes to them to watch the battle. The squadron is inspired, they agree to die for the king. Especially Nikolai, he would even be glad of such a fate.
11. Chapter 11 Napoleon (here it) sends a diplomat for negotiations. However, this did not help, ahead of the Battle of Austerlitz. Dolgorukov, who was sent to the French emperor, tells Andrei Bolkonsky that Napoleon is afraid of battle. Bolkonsky has his own plan of attack. And Kutuzov considers the battle lost in advance.
12. Chapter 12 Passes a military council before the battle. Kutuzov is sleepy and indifferent, then he falls asleep completely. Weyreuther, active and exhausted, he created a difficult disposition. Arguments begin. Kutuzov woke up and finished the advice. After the advice, Bolkonsky imagines the battle for a long time, how he himself will win it, then he will become commander in chief. This will be his moment of glory, his Toulon, like Napoleon's.
13. Chapter 13 Rostov before the battle in the flanker chain. The hero regrets that his squadron is in reserve, and is going to ask for business in order to see the emperor. Bagration arrives, Nikolai asks to get involved, he is appointed as an orderly.
14. Chapter 14 At five in the morning, the first preparations for the performance begin. The rejection of Russian soldiers and German officers is noticeable. By nine in the morning, the French are completely ready. They came in from the other side.
15. Chapter 15 Kutuzov gives orders contrary to the disposition, because he does not believe in it. He waits and hesitates. He is rushed by Alexander I, but Franz is inattentive. Miloradovich drives up to the Russian emperor, he is filled with enthusiasm.
16. Chapter 16 Kutuzov is wounded in the cheek, and the army begins to flee. Bolkonsky takes the banner and leads the soldiers on the offensive. And then he felt pain and began to fall.
17. Chapter 17 Rostov is sent with a message, he is in the first line, then he passes by the reserves, then he sees the mess in the rear of the French and confusion.
18. Chapter 18 Nikolai arrives in one village, but there is no longer either Kutuzov or the emperor. He is told that the emperor is wounded. He rides to the alleged location of the sovereign. He soon finds Alexander. But Nicholas does not dare to drive up: the emperor is too saddened by the situation in battle. Dolokhov with the remnants of the regiment is trying to pull out and save the cannon. He is acting desperate.
19. Chapter 19 Wounded Prince Andrei lies and looks at the sky. The French are approaching, including Napoleon. From a close distance, Bonaparte seems so small, ordinary, that his charm in the eyes of the prince subsides and fades. It fell even more when later Napoleon examined the Russian prisoners (Bolkonsky was also brought to them). Andrei regrets the lost family happiness. He is considered hopelessly wounded and is not even taken prisoner.
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"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is not just a classic novel, but a real heroic epic, the literary value of which is incomparable with any other work. The writer himself considered it a poem, where the private life of a person is inseparable from the history of the whole country.

It took Leo Tolstoy seven years to perfect his novel. Back in 1863, the writer more than once discussed plans to create a large-scale literary canvas with his father-in-law A.E. Bers. In September of the same year, the father of Tolstoy's wife sent a letter from Moscow, where he mentioned the writer's idea. Historians consider this date the official start of work on the epic. A month later, Tolstoy writes to his relative that all his time and attention is occupied by a new novel, over which he thinks like never before.

History of creation

The initial idea of ​​the writer was to create a work about the Decembrists, who spent 30 years in exile and returned home. The starting point described in the novel was to be 1856. But then Tolstoy changed his plans, deciding to display everything from the beginning of the Decembrist uprising of 1825. And this was not destined to come true: the third idea of ​​the writer was the desire to describe the young years of the hero, which coincided with large-scale historical events: the war of 1812. The final version was the period from 1805. The circle of heroes was also expanded: the events in the novel cover the history of many personalities who have gone through all the hardships of different historical periods in the life of the country.

The title of the novel also had several variants. "Working" was the name "Three Pores": the youth of the Decembrists in the period Patriotic War 1812; The Decembrist uprising of 1825 and the 50s of the 19th century, when several important events in the history of Russia took place at once - Crimean War, the death of Nicholas I, the return of the amnestied Decembrists from Siberia. In the final version, the writer decided to focus on the first period, since writing a novel even on such a scale required a lot of effort and time. So instead of an ordinary work, a whole epic was born, which has no analogues in world literature.

Tolstoy devoted the entire autumn and early winter of 1856 to writing the beginning of War and Peace. Already at that time, he repeatedly tried to quit his job, because, in his opinion, it was not possible to convey the whole idea on paper. Historians say that in the writer's archive there were fifteen options for the beginning of the epic. In the process of work, Lev Nikolayevich tried for himself to find answers to questions about the role of man in history. He had to study many chronicles, documents, materials describing the events of 1812. The confusion in the writer’s head was caused by the fact that all information sources assessed both Napoleon and Alexander I in different ways. Then Tolstoy decided for himself to move away from the subjective statements of strangers and display in the novel his own assessment of events based on true facts. From diverse sources, he borrowed documentary materials, records of contemporaries, newspaper and magazine articles, letters from generals, archival documents of the Rumyantsev Museum.

(Prince Rostov and Akhrosimova Marya Dmitrievna)

Considering it necessary to go directly to the scene, Tolstoy spent two days in Borodino. It was important for him to personally go around the place where large-scale and tragic events unfolded. He even personally made sketches of the sun on the field during different periods of the day.

The trip gave the writer an opportunity to feel the spirit of history in a new way; became a kind of inspiration for further work. For seven years, the work was on a spiritual upsurge and "burning". The manuscripts consisted of more than 5200 sheets. Therefore, "War and Peace" is easy to read even after a century and a half.

Analysis of the novel

Description

(Napoleon before the battle in thought)

The novel "War and Peace" touches upon a sixteen-year period in the history of Russia. The starting date is 1805, the final date is 1821. More than 500 characters are “employed” in the work. It's like real existing people, and fictional by the writer to add color to the description.

(Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino is considering a plan)

The novel intertwines two main storylines: historical events in Russia and the personal lives of the characters. Real historical figures are mentioned in the description of Austerlitz, Shengraben, Borodino battles; the capture of Smolensk and the surrender of Moscow. More than 20 chapters are devoted specifically to the battle of Borodino, as the main decisive event of 1812.

(In the illustration, an episode of the Ball by Natasha Rostova from the film "War and Peace" 1967.)

In opposition to "wartime", the writer describes the personal world of people and everything that surrounds them. Heroes fall in love, quarrel, reconcile, hate, suffer... In the confrontation between various characters, Tolstoy shows the difference in the moral principles of individuals. The writer is trying to tell that various events can change the worldview. One complete picture of the work consists of three hundred and thirty-three chapters of 4 volumes and another twenty-eight chapters placed in the epilogue.

First volume

The events of 1805 are described. In the "peaceful" part, life in Moscow and St. Petersburg is affected. The writer introduces the reader to the society of the main characters. The “military” part is the battles of Austerlitz and Shengraben. Tolstoy concludes the first volume with a description of how military defeats affected the peaceful life of the characters.

Second volume

(The first ball of Natasha Rostova)

This is a completely "peaceful" part of the novel, which touched upon the life of the characters in the period 1806-1811: the birth of Andrei Bolkonsky's love for Natasha Rostova; freemasonry of Pierre Bezukhov, the kidnapping of Natasha Rostova by Karagin, Bolkonsky's refusal to marry Natasha Rostova. The end of the volume is a description of a formidable omen: the appearance of a comet, which is a symbol of great upheavals.

Third volume

(In the illustration, an episode of the Borodino battle of their film "War and Peace" 1967.)

In this part of the epic, the writer refers to wartime: the invasion of Napoleon, the surrender of Moscow, the battle of Borodino. On the battlefield, the main male characters of the novel are forced to intersect: Bolkonsky, Kuragin, Bezukhov, Dolokhov ... The end of the volume is the capture of Pierre Bezukhov, who made an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Napoleon.

Fourth volume

(After the battle, the wounded arrive in Moscow)

The “military” part is a description of the victory over Napoleon and the shameful retreat of the French army. The writer also touches upon the period of the partisan war after 1812. All this is intertwined with the “peaceful” fates of the heroes: Andrei Bolkonsky and Helen pass away; love is born between Nikolai and Marya; think about living together Natasha Rostova and Pierre Bezukhov. And the main character of the volume is the Russian soldier Platon Karataev, in whose words Tolstoy tries to convey all the wisdom of the common people.

Epilogue

This part is devoted to describing the changes in the lives of the heroes seven years after 1812. Natasha Rostova is married to Pierre Bezukhov; Nicholas and Marya found their happiness; the son of Bolkonsky, Nikolenka, grew up. In the epilogue, the author reflects on the role of individuals in the history of the whole country, and tries to show the historical interconnections of events and human destinies.

The main characters of the novel

More than 500 characters are mentioned in the novel. The author tried to describe the most important of them as accurately as possible, endowing with special features not only of character, but also of appearance:

Andrei Bolkonsky - Prince, son of Nikolai Bolkonsky. Constantly looking for the meaning of life. Tolstoy describes him as handsome, reserved, and with "dry" features. He has a strong will. Dies as a result of a wound received at Borodino.

Marya Bolkonskaya - Princess, sister of Andrei Bolkonsky. Inconspicuous appearance and radiant eyes; piety and concern for relatives. In the novel, she marries Nikolai Rostov.

Natasha Rostova is the daughter of Count Rostov. In the first volume of the novel, she is only 12 years old. Tolstoy describes her as a girl of not very beautiful appearance (black eyes, big mouth), but at the same time "alive". Her inner beauty attracts men. Even Andrei Bolkonsky is ready to fight for his hand and heart. At the end of the novel, she marries Pierre Bezukhov.

Sonya

Sonya is the niece of Count Rostov. In contrast to her cousin Natasha, she is beautiful in appearance, but much poorer in spirit.

Pierre Bezukhov is the son of Count Kirill Bezukhov. A clumsy massive figure, kind and at the same time strong character. He can be harsh, or he can become a child. Interested in Freemasonry. He is trying to change the life of the peasants and influence large-scale events. Initially married to Helen Kuragina. At the end of the novel, he marries Natasha Rostova.

Helen Kuragin is the daughter of Prince Kuragin. Beauty, a prominent society lady. She married Pierre Bezukhov. Changeable, cold. Dies as a result of an abortion.

Nikolai Rostov is the son of Count Rostov and Natasha's brother. The successor of the family and the defender of the Fatherland. He took part in military campaigns. He married Marya Bolkonskaya.

Fedor Dolokhov is an officer, a member of the partisan movement, as well as a great swashbuckler and lover of ladies.

Counts of Rostov

The Rostov counts are the parents of Nikolai, Natasha, Vera, and Petya. A revered married couple, an example to follow.

Nikolai Bolkonsky - Prince, father of Marya and Andrei. In Catherine's time, a significant personality.

The author pays much attention to the description of Kutuzov and Napoleon. The commander appears before us as smart, unfeigned, kind and philosophical. Napoleon is described as a little fat man with an unpleasantly feigned smile. At the same time, it is somewhat mysterious and theatrical.

Analysis and conclusion

In the novel "War and Peace" the writer tries to convey to the reader the "people's thought". Its essence is that each positive hero has his own connection with the nation.

Tolstoy departed from the principle of telling a story in a novel in the first person. Evaluation of characters and events goes through monologues and author's digressions. At the same time, the writer leaves the reader the right to assess what is happening. A vivid example of this is the scene of the Battle of Borodino, shown both from the side of historical facts and the subjective opinion of the hero of the novel, Pierre Bezukhov. The writer does not forget about the bright historical figure - General Kutuzov.

The main idea of ​​the novel lies not only in the disclosure of historical events, but also in the ability to understand that one must love, believe and live under any circumstances.

PART 1

Outside the window is 1805. The work begins in the house of the forty-year-old maid of honor Anna Pavlovna Scherer. She is close to the Empress. A certain Prince Vasily, who has two sons and a beautiful daughter, came to her. He talks with Anna Pavlovna on the topic of war, social life, and also about the children of Prince Vasily. He says that Helen's daughter is a wonderful girl, she is very beautiful and all the men who surrounded her would like her to be their wife. He also speaks of the equally handsome son Hippolyte. But he sees nothing positive about the third son Anatole except beauty. Vasily complains that his son leads a wild life and from this he spends a lot of money from Prince Vasily. Then Anna Pavlovna invites Vasily to marry his son and daughter of Prince Bolkonsky - Marya. Vasily likes this idea.

Anna Pavlovna often gathered guests at her home, where secular conversations were held. This time she had at home: Prince Vasily, his daughter Helen, who came for the evening to pick up her father and leave with him the next evening, the pregnant Princess Bolkonskaya (the wife of Marya's brother, whom they wanted to marry Anatole), also had a son, Ippolit with Comrade Mortemar, Abbé Moriot and others. Also among those present was Anna Pavlovna's elderly aunt, to whom everyone approached in turn and talked to her, not wanting to. And the illegitimate son of Catherine's nobleman Count Bezukhy, Pierre, also arrived.

It was the first time Pierre had attended such an evening in Russia, as he had been abroad for a long time. Anna Pavlovna did not like him, because he said things that contradicted many other statements of the other guests.

This and all subsequent evenings of Anna Pavlovna took place according to the same scenario. Guests came to her, who were further divided into several circles of interest. Anna Pavlovna, as the real hostess of the evening, tried not to disregard each of those present. So I went from circle to circle. Later, Viscount came to Anna Pavlovna, whom she presented in the best light. The viscount immediately began to tell something and also retold anecdotes about political figures such as Napoleon.

Pierre was talking with the Abbot about political balance, and Anna Pavlovna hastened to calm his conversation, which was very loud and lively. Since for her Pierre was a terrible person who could say too much. And after she tried to change this topic to a more neutral one, for example, about the climate, she decided to join Pierre and the abbe to the general circle. After some time, the young Prince Bolkonsky arrives for this evening, whose wife arrived before him. He was going to war as an adjutant to Kutuzov. He does not like all this society, and even his wife Liza, with whom he had a not very happy marriage. The only pleasant person for him is Pierre. Prince Vasily and his daughter Helen are leaving, and Princess Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya runs up to him, begging him to take care of her son Boris. So that he arranged him for a good position in the war. Prince Vasily, though reluctantly, promises to help. And the prince, after listening to a few more requests from Anna Mikhailovna, left.

Among the guests, a conversation revived on the topic of Napoleon, his merits and bad deeds. And then three argue among themselves - this is Andrei Bolkonsky, Viscount and Pierre. Pierre speaks of Bonaparte as a hero and Andrei supports him. The evening ended with a tense atmosphere, which Hippolyte tried to dispel. He told an anecdote that he could not tell in a way that was understood.

All began to disperse. Anna Pavlovna said goodbye to Pierre, and then to Lisa Bolkonskaya, whom she asked to talk to her father-in-law about Marya and about the matchmaking with Anatole. While Lisa was all in the attention of Philip, who, apparently, liked her. Andrei, wanting to leave home as soon as possible, urges his wife on and tells Pierre to go to the Bolkonskys.

When she arrived, Pierre and Bolkonsky, sitting in Andrei's office, talked about what Pierre would do, and the topic of the war against Napoleon also came up. And Andrei also complains to his friend about the current life, which is a burden to him. When Andrei's wife Liza came to them, the woman began to say that Andrei, leaving for the war, thinks only of himself. After all, he leaves her with his father and sister in the village, where there will be no such secular evenings. And when the woman left, after dinner, Andrei confessed to Pierre that he was unhappy in marriage. Pierre and Andrei were very close friends. Therefore, Andrei, worrying about Pierre, asked him to stop talking and walking with Anatole Kuragin, since he was a very unpleasant person.

When Pierre left Andrei Bolkonsky at night, then, despite his promises, he went to him not to communicate with Anatole. Everyone in Anatole's house drank a lot and forced Pierre to drink as well. Among those present was a certain Dolokhov, who, on a dare, drank a bottle of alcohol while standing on a sloping ledge of the wall outside the window. After some time, the whole company decided to continue their festivities, leaving for someone and taking with them a live bear, which was originally in the room.

A short period of time has passed. Prince Vasily fulfilled the request of Anna Mikhailovna regarding her son Boris Drubetskoy. He was transferred to the guards of the Semenovsky regiment. Anna Mikhailovna returned from St. Petersburg to Moscow and lived with wealthy relatives of the Rostovs.

The Rostovs are a count family. The count's name is Ilya, Countess Natalya, her maiden name was Natalya Shinshina, they have children: Nikolai, Natasha, Vera and Petya, but their orphaned niece Sonya also lives with them.

The Countess and her daughter Natasha have a birthday. And many guests come to the Rostovs' house, who are already tired of the Countess. Anna Mikhailovna and Count Rostov help to take them. Very tired of the visitors, the countess decided to receive the last guests. It was a certain lady with the surname Karagina, and her daughter Julie. Karagina tells the Countess and Anna Mikhailovna about the latest gossip. She talks about Countess Apraksina, and then turns the conversation to Pierre and his father. About the festivities of Pierre, Anatole and Dolokhov. It turned out that when they left somewhere, being pretty drunk, they went to the actresses. They had a bear, and from this the police came to them. Then these three men took the bear, tied it to the quarterman's back and let the bear swim in the sink, the bear swims, and the quarterman is on his back. Subsequently, Dolokhov was demoted to the soldiers, Pierre was sent to Moscow, and Anatole was more fortunate, his father hushed up this matter. This story with the bear and the quarterman greatly amused Count Rostov, and everyone else too.

Children ran into the room where they were talking. Natasha - the thirteen-year-old daughter of the Rostovs, Nikolai - the eldest son of the Rostovs, who was a student, also ran in Boris - the son of Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya - a guards officer. And fifteen-year-old Sonya. And with them was the youngest son of the Rostovs, Petrusha. After some minor actions, it turned out that Boris and Nikolai, best friends since childhood, Sonya and Nikolai are in love with each other, as a matter of fact, and Natasha and Boris. Sonya is a little jealous of Nikolai for Julie Karagina, with whom the young man kindly communicates only out of respect. The eldest daughter of the Rostovs, Vera, is in love with Berg, an officer in the Semyonov regiment. Vera was apparently an unloved daughter, since the countess did not like her caustic remarks about her younger brothers and sisters. And in general, Vera constantly said too much. Vera's brothers and sisters also did not like her, since she was a little different. She even said that she was brought up differently and did not understand their childhood love.

Meanwhile, Countess Rostova and Anna Mikhailovna are sitting together and secretly. The Countess praises her friend for taking such good care of her son. And Anna Mikhailovna complains to Rostova that she has no money to equip Boris. And he decides to go to his godfather Count Bezukhov, who is dying, hoping that the old man will give his godson money before his death. She leaves with her son, promising to return by dinner, and Count Rostov asks her to convey an invitation to a dinner in honor of the name day to Pierre, Bezukhov's illegitimate son.

Drubetskaya and her son arrived at the house of Count Bezukhov. There they learn from Prince Vasily, who is a relative of Bezukhov, that the count is in very poor condition. While Anna Mikhailovna went to Bezukhov, hoping that they would be able to talk, Boris went to Pierre. Anna Mikhailovna hoped to the last that Pierre would not want to go to the Rostovs, since she did not like this man. Boris went to Pierre, but he recognized him with difficulty, because he saw him still very young and therefore mistook him at first for the son of the Rostovs, Ilya, but let's start with the fact that the son of the Rostovs was called Nikolai - Pierre again mixed everything up. The two young people found common themes and were interested. They talked about the war, about the inheritance, about the Boulogne expedition. Pierre liked Boris and from this he promises to come to the Rostovs for a holiday. Anna Mikhailovna did not manage to talk to Count Bezukhov, since he does not recognize anyone. She called Boris, and they went to the Rostovs.

While the Drubetskoys were away from the count's estate, Rostova thought about the lack of money for Anna Mikhailovna. And she was very sad. She asked the count to give her 500 rubles. The count, without asking her why she needs money, and calling his wife "countess" gives her 700 rubles. He had Mitenka, who was in charge of all the affairs of the count, and it was he who brought this money.

When Anna Mikhailovna arrived, Rostova handed her 700 rubles. And the two of them began to cry, embracing like two friends.

The time has come for the arrival of guests for a festive dinner. Before the meal itself, all the guests were divided into a society of men and a society of women. Men talked in the count's office, and women in the living room. The men discussed the war and also Berg, who was also present, praised himself as an officer, which made the others very amused, but they tried not to show it. Later, Pierre arrived, and he talked in the living room with Anna Mikhailovna and Rostova, but more precisely, they talked to him, and he answered very dryly. After some time, Akhrosimova Marya Dmitrievna arrived - the godmother of little Natasha, tall. Akhrosimova is often called the “terrible dragon” behind her back, since she always said everything as she thought and was very rude in these statements. In general, Akhrosimova arrived, everyone greeted her, she gave Natasha earrings and everyone sat down at the table. And the table was very rich. The table, as before, was divided into 2 parts: the female part and the male part. They talked about everything, about the war, about the manifesto, even about the taste of ice cream. And then the music started playing and everyone began to dance. In the interval between dinner and dancing, Natasha calmed Sonya, who was crying from the fact that Nikolai was leaving and from Vera's threats to tell the countess about the feelings of Nikolai and Sonya. Count Rostov danced best of all, he danced in pairs with Akhrosimova. And they all clapped.

The next day, Count Bezukhov felt even worse. And according to forecasts, he could die any day. And on this basis, the issue of inheritance has become very relevant. Bezukhov had legitimate heirs, unlike Pierre - the three Mamontov sisters and the wife of Prince Vasily Kuragin, who thought that Pierre would not get anything. Prince Vasily was preoccupied with the question of his share in the will. Vasily decided to discuss this topic with one of the direct heirs, Katerina Semyonovna Mamontova. From her, he learns that, despite the illegality of the birth of his son Pierre, Bezukhov wrote to the sovereign with a request that Pierre be recognized as legal. Therefore, there is a danger that the entire inheritance will go to him. Vasily also learns from the girl where the count keeps his papers, letters and documents. In a conversation, Katish, as Vasily called Katerina Semyonovna, begins to blame Anna Mikhailovna for the possibility of being left without an inheritance, who allegedly told Count Bezukhov nasty things about the Mamontov sisters.

Meanwhile, Pierre, accompanied by Anna Mikhailovna, arrived at the Bezukhov estate. And going into his father's waiting room, he noticed a certain change in attitude towards him. But no matter what happened to him, he believed that everything was as it should be.

The Count was given communion. After that, Pierre saw his father, went into his room, but Bezukhov fell asleep. And after that, a scandal began in the living room, in which Anna Mikhailovna, Katerina Semyonovna and Vasily took part. They all quarreled about the inheritance and the briefcase that Vasily and Katish had taken from the Count's room. However, they were reassured by the sudden news that the Count had died.

Prince Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky, the father of the same Andrei who introduced himself at the very beginning of the work. He lived on an estate in the Bald Mountains. His daughter Mary lived with him. And it was she who got all the severity and anger of her father. But she knew that despite the way he behaved, he loved her. The prince lived according to a schedule that no event could change. Marya does everything her father tells her. She has a friend whom she does not see, but often writes in letters. This friend is Julie Karagina. The prince and his daughter are waiting for Andrey to arrive and bring his wife Lisa to them for guardianship, although the prince is not very happy about this, since he did not like his daughter-in-law.

Andrei and Liza arrived at the moment when their father was sleeping, and Marya was playing the clavichord. Their arrival at that moment was very unexpected for Marya, but she was very pleased with both Andrei and Lisa. They stood and hugged each other for a long time. Andrei went to his father when he woke up. Due to his daily routine, the prince was only able to receive his son when he dressed for dinner. During the reception, they talked about Andrei's departure for the war, about the situation at the front and about Napoleon, but the prince, due to his character, almost did not listen to Andrei. And they went to the dining room. At dinner, the prince spoke with Lisa, but during the conversation he showed Lisa that he did not like her. Lisa was afraid of the prince. The prince also spoke to Andrey at dinner. The favorite topic of conversation of Bolkonsky senior was the war.

The day has come when Andrei needs to go to war. He talked with Marya, and she gave him a charm, which he, having made a promise, should not have removed from his neck under any circumstances. Andrei, before leaving, asked his father to call a doctor from Moscow when Lisa was in labor. And in the event of Andrei's death, he took care of his son. The prince gave a letter of recommendation to Andrey for a good job.

PART 2

October 1805. Kutuzov received a proposal to join his army with the army of Archduke Ferdinand and Mack. However, Kutuzov did not want this. And so he decided to make an inspection, in which he would show the Austrians that one of his regiments, which had just arrived at the Braunau fortress, was not ready for such a turn of events. He gave the order to prepare for the review, but the regiment made every effort and nevertheless showed its readiness in all its glory. Dolokhov was in the inspecting regiment, whom Kutuzov honored with personal attention during the review, after Andrei Bolkonsky reminded Kutuzov of him. Bolkonsky, on the other hand, was in the retinue of Kutuzov and was the closest to him from it, besides him, Zherkov and Nesvitsky were the brightest characters in this retinue.

After the review, Kutuzov tried to explain to the Austrian general that the Austrians would only be better off without the Russians. And he asks Andrey to write a letter with the reasons why the unification of the forces of Austria and Russia is impossible. And then, against the background of rumors that the French defeated the army of the famous Mack, which consisted of 40,000 people, Mack himself appeared to Kutuzov. And it becomes known that soon there will be a clash between the French and the Russians. And Andrei, realizing the seriousness of the situation, was glad only that he could take part in the coming battle.

Nikolai Rostov served as a cadet in the Pavlograd Hussar Regiment. And he lived with the captain Vasily Denisov. His service was very interesting. Once he convicted lieutenant Telyaninov of stealing Denisov's purse, for which he was later convicted morally.

Later it was ordered to go on a campaign. Kutuzov retreated to Vienna, and the army destroyed the bridges behind them. Nesvitsky, an officer from the retinue of Kutuzov, was sent by the commander in chief. After some time spent at rest, he is sent to the crossing to hurry them up and remind them to leave and light the bridge behind them. There is a crush on the bridge, and the enemy is shelling the crossing. There Nesvitsky meets Denisov, who demands that the infantry clear the way for the squadron. All passed. And only Denisov's squadron remained against the enemy. And Nesvitsky himself handed over everything entrusted to him and left. During the shooting, in which Denisov's squadron participated, Nikolai Rostov also actively participated. He was very stubborn at first. There have been no losses so far. Later it turned out that Nesvitsky messed up everything and did not convey the necessary instructions. But this situation was corrected by Zherkov, who reported the order to Colonel Bogdanovich.

The wounded appeared. Some soldiers followed the enemy, and some ran after the hussars, among the fleeing was Nikolai Rostov.

The French could also set fire to the bridge, and therefore the score was in seconds. But still, the Russians managed to do it first. However, the enemy still fired and victims began to appear, Rostov began to fear for his life, and when it was all over, he began to consider himself a coward.

On October 28, Kutuzov with the army crossed to the left bank of the Danube. And on October 30, he attacked Mortier's division stationed there and defeated it. And despite the loss of strength and the difficulties of the troops, this event greatly lifted the spirit.

Throughout the army there were rumors about some kind of victory won by the Austrians and about the approach of columns from Russia. And also about the retreat of the frightened Bonaparte.

Prince Andrei, despite his fatigue, coped with any tasks entrusted to him. So one day Kutuzov sent him as a courier to convey the news of this victory to the Austrian court.

Thanks to this trip, he, albeit not immediately, but was personally introduced to the emperor, where he was awarded the order Maria Theresa 3rd class. During his stay in Brunn, he communicates with Bilibin, a Russian diplomat, who promises to show him Brunn. However, after Andrew returned from the emperor. He saw that Bilibin was getting ready very quickly. It turned out that the French passed that bridge in Vienna, as it was mined, but not blown up. And now they are on the banks of the Danube. Then Andrei goes back to the army to save her. When Prince Andrei found his army and Kutuzov himself, he saw that he was seeing off Prince Bagration and crying. Then Bolkonsky began to ask for Bagration's detachment, but Kutuzov did not let him go.

The French force sought to interrupt the connection between Kutuzov's troops and the troops that were coming from Russia. Then Kutuzov decides to send Bagration with his vanguard to hold off the French. However, Bagration's detachment lost a lot of fighters along the way. And so when they arrived, Murat thought that the small vanguard of Bagration was the whole army of Kutuzov. Then he proposed a truce for three days. For Kutuzov, this was a great way to buy time, and for Bagration's vanguard, a great opportunity to restore the strength of their soldiers. However, Murat's mistake was unraveled by Napoleon and wrote a formidable letter to the fool.

Prince Andrei nevertheless persuaded Kutuzov to let him go to Bagration in Grunt. And Bonaparte's letter was not delivered to Murat by his adjutant, and therefore everything was quiet so far.

Andrei, on his way to Bagration, learned about Captain Tushin. He liked him as a person, at the moment when Tushin was scolded for sitting without shoes. A little later, Andrei meets Tushin again at a time when he was on the battery, from which everything was visible and standing on it, he drew the location of the French troops in his notebook. There was a farce, and suddenly a core fell into its center. This same Tushin ran out of the smoke with his friend. After a while, more shots started. It turned out that Murat received the letter and wanted to be rehabilitated in the eyes of Napoleon. He decided to destroy the vanguard of Bagration. Later, having met Bagration, Andrei went with him to the battery where the core fell and Tushin was, it was the battery of Captain Tushin, who at that moment commanded the fire without any order. Bagration left, and later, when he and the officers were surrounded by smoke from exploded cannonballs, he shouted “Hurrah!” went on the attack. This ensured the retreat of the right flank.

In the center of Tushin's battery, who managed to set fire to the Shengraben, the movement of the French was stopped. Bagration sent Zherkov to the general of the left flank, so that they immediately retreated.

But Zherkov, only after having traveled from Bagration, realized that he was afraid to go and began to look for the general and the chiefs where they were definitely not there and therefore did not convey the order. And while the battle is going on, the commanders of the right and left flanks had a conflict.

The French attack the soldiers while they are collecting firewood. At this time, the squadron where Rostov served was surrounded by the enemy. No one moved until Denisov ordered. And then the attack began.

A horse is killed near Rostov. And out of fear and confusion, instead of shooting at the French who had just run up, he grabs a pistol and throws it at the enemy. He runs with all his might into the bushes, and he is wounded in the arm. But he, having gathered all his strength, ran to the bushes in which there were Russian arrows.

The fight was not in our favor. And it seemed that everything was lost, but the French suddenly began to retreat. This is all thanks to Timokhin's company, which hid in the forest and unexpectedly attacked the French. Dolokhov in this attack, despite being wounded, captured a Frenchman.

Tushin's battery was remembered at the end of the battle, when the cover was gone in the midst of the battle. However, under the leadership of Tushin, there was vigorous firing from his battery, which did not make it possible for the French to approach.

Because of such pressure, the French thought that the main Russian forces were concentrated in that place and wanted to attack. It succeeded. However, due to Tushin's great enthusiasm, he did not even notice that he was ordered to retreat several times. Only when Andrei arrived, and he helped Tushin to withdraw the guns, did the battery retreat. And Bolkonsky left. On the way, Tushin helped a wounded officer who was in a fever - this officer was Rostov. Later, Bagration called Tushin and condemned him for the loss a large number officers. And when Tushin said that there were not enough people, Bagration said that it was necessary to take cover. But Tushin did not want to substitute other officers and did not say that the cover had left in the midst of the battle. And then Bolkonsky interceded for Tushin, who told for the escaped cover and for the fact that the success of the battle was ensured only thanks to Tushin's battery and Tushin himself. For these words, Tushin was very grateful to Andrei.

Nikolai Rostov, meanwhile, is in a fever and delirious. And the next day, the rest of Bagration's detachment joins Kutuzov's army.

PART 3

At this time, in Moscow, Prince Vasily takes Pierre under his strict guidance and appoints him with his right hand. And because he was looking for benefits in everything, after Pierre was enriched, Vasily wanted to marry him to his daughter Helen.

With the advent of wealth and the name Bezukhov, Pierre became very loved by everyone at once. Everyone began to treat him sharply well. And Vasily decides to transfer him to St. Petersburg. There, under the strict guidance of Anna Pavlovna Scherer, Pierre discovers for himself that he is allegedly in love with Vasily's daughter, Helen. He considers her a stupid woman, but her beauty goes crazy. In the end, they get married. And after this wedding, Vasily set about another good match for his child. He wanted to marry his son Anatole and Marya Bezukhova. Then he wrote a letter to Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky, in which he announced his arrival. Bolkonsky did not like all this very much, since he did not respect Prince Vasily. And both the servants and Liza, who was already afraid of the prince, fell under the hot hand. In general, Vasily and Anatoly arrived. Liza and Marya's companion, Mademoiselle Bourienne, put themselves in order and took care of Marya, who also did not like this matchmaking. She was ugly on the outside, but very beautiful on the inside. She went downstairs, was kind to everyone. But Prince Bolkonsky dishonored her with his remarks about appearance. And Anatole looked more at Mademoiselle Bourienne, who also did not take her eyes off him. As a result, the next day the prince asked Marya if she wanted to get married and she promised to think about it. And then she sees Mademoiselle Bourienne in the arms of Anatole. After that, she calms not herself, but Bourien, as she felt like a traitor. At this moment, Marya realizes her life calling - self-sacrifice for the sake of the happiness of others, only then will she be happy. Marya goes to her father, who has Prince Vasily in his office and Marya refuses to marry Anatole.

And at that time there was no news from Nikolai for a long time in the Rostovs' house. And then suddenly a letter arrives in which he writes that he is wounded, but everything is in order and he has been promoted to officer. The first to read this letter is the count, who for a long time does not dare to tell this news to the countess. But Anna Mikhailovna helps him to do this. Soon even the servants knew about the contents of this letter, and everyone began to write an answer to this letter, which they were supposed to convey through Anna Mikhailovna's son, Boris. Nikolai was also given 6,000 rubles for new uniforms. Soon the letter arrived, and Nikolai went, on the eve of the review of two emperors: Russian and Austrian, to Boris for a letter. Boris was next to Berg for the entire campaign. The meeting was quite warm. They told each other stories from the war, and Nikolai boasted of being wounded. Then Andrei Bolkonsky, who communicated well with Boris, came to Boris's house. However, Bolkonsky and Nikolai Rostov did not like each other, they argued a lot from this, and these disputes got to the point that Nikolai almost challenged Andrei to a duel, but Andrei stopped Rostov’s thought and left. And Rostov hated Bolkonsky at that moment, as he hated anyone in his life. The next day there was a review of the Russian and Austrian troops. At this review, Nicholas realizes that he is ready to die for the sake of the emperor. He melted into it. And the fact that Bolkonsky was in the retinue of the emperor could not affect the mood of Nicholas, on the contrary, out of love for the emperor, he fell in love with Bolkonsky at that time. After the show, Boris decides to turn to Bolkonsky and ask him to get a good job in the service. And Andrei helps him, takes him to Prince Dolgoruky, but they are interrupted. And the translation of Drubetskoy is delayed. Then Boris decided to stay in the Ismailovsky regiment until the Austrellitsky battle.

While the sovereign is unwell from what he saw the wounded and killed. A French truce comes to him, who offers a meeting with Napoleon, but Alexander refuses a personal meeting and transfers this matter to Prince Dolgorukov. Then the commissioner goes to meet with Napoleon.

Russian troops are on the move and the French are retreating. All in anticipation of a general battle. And Bolkonsky has a plan for a flank battle, which he shows to Dolgoruky, but he does not listen to him and advises showing the plan to Kutuzov, who, in turn, does not believe in the victory of the battle.

A military council was appointed at Kutuzov's apartment. On it, Kutuzov listens little to proposals about the battle. And he says that before any battle there is nothing more important than getting enough sleep. Everyone dispersed and Andrei could not express his ideas. He assumes that he may be killed in this battle, and Bolkonsky thinks about his life, about his family. He feels sorry for himself and his wife. Andrey also began to imagine how he saves the army and thanks to him the victory was won. Then Bolkonsky understands that he will not get anything besides fame and universal recognition.

Meanwhile, Rostov sees a beautiful and at the same time terrible picture. Fires were lit all along the line of the French, and a huge number of people shouted "Vivat, emperor!". And the emperor himself on horseback rode around his line. The next morning the battle began, but for the Russians and Austrians it was a little unexpected, and therefore they fired very lazily. At this time, the Kutuzov column was on the Pratsen Heights. And this column was clearly visible at a height near the village of Slapanice, where Napoleon stood. The sun came out of the fog, and he gave the order to start. And then the main forces of the French moved to the Kutuzov column. Kutuzov was exhausted and irritable that morning. He is not happy with the plan and its execution. All columns believed that the enemy was still far away. When two emperors approached Kutuzov, he answered one of them - Alexander very sharply. And he ordered his army to advance. When Kutuzov drove up to an abandoned house, the adjutant saw the French through a spyglass and shouted. Everyone rushed to run, but Kutuzov did not leave. Only Bolkonsky tried to keep up with him. Kutuzov ordered Andrey to stop the column of fugitives, but the French had already attacked the battery. And they shot at Kutuzov. On his orders, Andrei, picking up the banner, ran with a cry of "Hurrah!", But not far from the battery, he fell on his back, as it seemed to him from a blow to the head. And he saw nothing but the sky.

Rostov, meanwhile, is sent by Bagration and Dolgoruky on an assignment to the commander-in-chief. On the way, he sees the battle and meets Boris and Berg, wounded in the arm. He drove on and heard gunfire where it shouldn't be. It turned out that the Russians and the Austrians were shooting at each other. At the village of Pratsa, Rostov is looking for Kutuzov, but he is told that he has been killed. The road is shelled by French batteries. Rostov still wants to go on, despite the warning that he might be killed. Rostov still meets the sovereign, but he is exhausted. And Rostov from the understanding that he did not carry out orders late, and was in despair.

The fight was lost. And Bolkonsky lay and bled. And suddenly he hears horses and Frenchmen. Napoleon is standing over him, but at that moment he seemed to Andrei completely insignificant and wished only one thing, to be brought back to life. Napoleon ordered to take care of Bolkonsky. Then Andrei was in the hospital among the wounded officers. There he was returned the icon that Marya had given him. He is tormented by delirium and fever. And he is among the hopeless patients who were handed over to the care of the residents.

A summary of "War and Peace" in chapters and parts will help the reader quickly get acquainted with Tolstoy's wonderful work. The work begins with a description of the event, which was organized in July in 1805. At this time in St. Petersburg, a secular lady close to the Empress, Anna Scherer, decided to arrange an evening in her salon. For the evening she invited all the intelligentsia of the city. And her first guest was Prince Vasily Kuragin. He arrived in full dress uniform, all so "important and bureaucratic." The conversation between the maid of honor and the guest is mainly in French.

From the conversation it becomes clear that the prince has two sons, Hippolyte and Anatole, and a daughter, Helen. He is not proud of his children and calls them his cross, "a burden of existence." He even considers his sons to be fools, besides, Anatole costs him very dearly "40,000 a year." At the end of the first section of the first part, the society lady Anna Scherer proposes that the prince marry her son. As a candidate, she chose Marya Bolkonskaya for Anatole, whose father is very rich. The prince liked the proposal “arrange this business for me and I will be yours forever,” Prince Kuragin replied to the maid of honor.

Chapter Two

In the meantime, guests are starting to arrive gradually. Helen arrived - Kuragin's daughter, who was considered the most charming woman in the city, her brother Ippolit, Bolkonsky's pregnant wife Lisa, who no longer often goes out, but still appears for small evenings like this. Came with a sewing job.
Then came the emigrant Viscount Mortemart, Abbe Moriot and others.

Anna brought each guest to her aunt for a greeting, who told everyone about her health and the health of her majesty, only these conversations were of no interest to anyone, so everyone was in a hurry to quickly move away from the aunt.

Pierre also arrived - the illegitimate son of Bezukhov - the richest count, who is now dying in his Moscow chambers. This young man stood out from the crowd of invitees. Anna Pavlovna Sherer considered him "a person of the lowest hierarchy in her salon." Outwardly, he is fat, massive, wearing glasses. He was at such an evening for the first time, so the hostess is worried that he does not bring confusion into conversations with his ardor.

Anna Pavlovna, like a good hostess, made sure that the conversations of the guests did not subside and that everyone was interested, she fluttered like a butterfly from one crowd to another, always appearing there. Where topics of conversation ended.

Chapter Three

The hostess of the evening tries to make the atmosphere of the evening beautiful, skillfully "serving" the guests. All guests were divided into three groups. In one, a male team gathered, among the guests from the second crowd, there was Helen, whom the author describes in detail, her thin waist, white shoulders, glossy hair, open chest and back. Pregnant Lisa also joined here. The third group included Mortemar and Anna Pavlovna. Mortemar was going to tell everyone about the death of the Duke of Enghien, who died because of generosity at the hands of Napoleon. A group of guests led by Helen joined the conversation about Enghiensky.

While Mertemart is telling the story of the duke's death, Anna Pavlovna is attracted to her by the abbot and the young Pierre, who spoke in raised tones. To distract them, Scherer approaches them.

Chapter Four

The guests were joined by Lisa's husband Prince Andrei Bolkonsky. This is a nice person, not tall. The prince was not very happy to be among those present, since he knew everyone and they were all rather tired of him. And most of all he was tired of his wife. Bolkonsky approached Anna Sherer and they started a conversation, from which we understand that he is going to war, and he will send his wife to the village to his father. Then Bolkonsky notices Pierre - the only person to whom he was truly happy. Pierre asks for dinner with the Bolkonskys.

Helen and her father leave the evening. Passing by Pierre, Helen evokes unbridled admiration from the young man, so Andrei Bolkonsky asks Anna Pavlovna to teach Pierre a few lessons of politeness and teach him how to talk in society.

Chapter Five

Anna Pavlovna promises to take care of Pierre. Then the action moves on to a conversation between Princess Dubretskaya and the departing Vasily. The poor princess, who had long lost all connections with the world, came specially for the evening to ask Vasily for her son, so that he would talk with the sovereign and her Boris was taken into the guard. After talking with Vasily, she took a promise from him that he would ask for his son, although he reluctantly gives this promise, and only because Vasily understood that the princess would not just let him go.
Prince Vasily and his daughter leave.

Between the rest of the guests, a hackneyed topic of politics unfolds, where Pierre admires the revolution and the actions of Napoleon, despite the fact that the rest of the guests are horrified by the actions of Bonaparte. Until the end, the guy cannot defend his opinion, but Andrei Bolkonsky supports him. The discussion was defused by Hippolyte, and as a result, the evening ends with conversations about balls, a performance, and about where someone will see each other.

Chapter six

The guests disperse. The author describes Pierre's appearance. This is a man above average, with large hands, broad and fat, besides absent-minded. At the same time, he bribed with good nature, simplicity, modesty. Also, at parting, Anna Pavlovna manages to talk with Liza about the planned matchmaking between Anatole and the princess.
After the evening, the Bolkonsky couple leaves for home. Pierre also decided to go to them, accepting their invitation. In the house of the Bolognas, Andrei started a conversation with Pierre, wondering if he had thought of joining the ranks of the belligerents. However, Pierre is not ready to fight against Napoleon, a man whom he considers great. Bologna himself goes to war, because "the life I lead, this life is not for me."

Chapter Seven

Liza enters the men and here a small family quarrel unfolds because of the future departure of Bologna to the war, Liza is against it, especially since Andrei occupies an excellent position here. However, her husband is persistent and is not going to refuse to participate in the war. Angry that Lisa made a scandal in front of the guest, Andrey sends Lisa to the room.

Chapter Eight

Friends move to the dining room, where, during a frank conversation, Andrei advises Pierre never to rush into the wedding. It is better to achieve your goals first and marry an old man than to rush like him. Yes, his Lisa is a beautiful woman, but he would give everything now to be free. As an example, he puts Napoleon, who, only having reached his heights, connected himself with a woman.

Then their conversation switched to the life of Pierre, who was now free and who lived with the Kuragins. Andrey advised him not to get involved with Anatole Kuragin and not to go to them anymore.

Chapter Nine

Pierre left the house of Andrei Bologna at about two in the morning, but went to the Kuragins, where Anatole was supposed to be courageous with his friends. Pierre also joined them, although before that, Bolonsky promised not to contact Vasily Kuragin's son anymore. There he found Anatole, Dolokhov, who in St. Petersburg were famous revelers and rake. They decided to end their evening with unusual entertainment.

Chapter Ten

Further summary"War and Peace" Volume 1 takes us to Moscow. Vasily Kuragin, put in a word for Bogdan, the son of Princess Drubetskaya, thereby fulfilling this promise. Drubetskaya came to her relatives Rostov, where congratulations are being accepted on the birthday of the mother and daughter of the Rostovs. There is a conversation about the sick Bezukhov and about who he will leave the inheritance to. Pierre - beloved illegitimate son or Vasily Kuragin, who is the heir to his wife. They also discuss Pierre, who contacted Anatole. Because of their recklessness, because of their joke with the bear, Pierre was sent to Moscow, Dorokhov was demoted to the soldiers. For Anatole, his father put in a word, but he was also expelled from St. Petersburg.

Chapter Eleven

The Rostovs' daughter, Natasha, runs into the living room. She was 13 years old. Dark eyes, big mouth, ugly girl, but very lively. She had an age when it is already difficult to call a child, but still not a girl. Young people run after Natasha: Boris is the son of Anna Drubetskaya, Nikolai is the son of the count. Both are beautiful, but they don't look alike. Sonya ran in with them - a thin, not tall brunette with long eyelashes and a thick braid. Petrusha, the youngest son of the Rostovs, appeared at the door behind her. They all laugh and burst into laughter. Then Boris tells the story of the Mimi doll, which he knew when he was young, without cracks and with a whole nose. After that, Natasha runs out of the room, followed by Boris.

Chapter Twelve

Of the youth, Nikolai and Sonya remain in the living room, who are also impatient to run away. Here was Julie - the daughter of Karagina and Vera - the eldest daughter of the countess. In a conversation between adults, the count is indignant at Nikolai, who decided to leave the university in order to go to war. Again, Napoleon was also touched upon in the conversation.

Chapter Thirteen

Running out of the living room, Natasha hides in the flower room, Boris runs in here, who immediately leaves. Before he had time to leave, Sonya comes in, then Nikolai. Natasha becomes a witness to the conversation of young people and their kiss. Then they leave and Natasha also recovers in search of Boris. When she found him, she again brought him to the flower shop, where Natasha kisses Boris, after which he confessed his love to her and they agreed that as soon as Natasha was 16 years old, they would get married.

Chapter Fourteen

Sonya and Nikolai, Natasha and Boris settled down in the sofa room. They cooed with each other, Vera caught them doing this, who was angered by the picture she saw. There is a quarrel between Natasha and Vera. The couples go to the nursery. Then the conversation is transferred to the living room, where the countess and Anna Mikhailovna are talking about money, about how hard it is now for Drubetskaya, who needs to equip Boris and needs 500 rubles for this, and she has only 25. Anna Mikhailovna really hopes that her Borenka will get something from the sick Count Bezukhov, who is the godfather of her son. Then the princess takes Boris and they go to visit Bezukhov.

Chapter fifteen

On the way to the count, Dubritskaya asks her son to be indulgent. After all, it depends on Bezukhov further fate and it is very important that the name of Boris be in the will. In the count's house, Dubritskaya meets Vasily Kuragin, who was leaving the patient's room with the doctor. Someone else, but Princess Vasily was not happy to see and wanted her to leave quickly. But Anna Mikhailovna remained. Boris goes to Pierre to convey an invitation to dinner with the Rostovs.

Chapter Sixteen

And Pierre really was expelled from Petersburg for a brawl and now lives with his father. True, here he is not very welcome and, especially, Bezukhov's eldest niece. Soon Vasily arrives and settles in one of the rooms in the count's house. He told Pierre not to disturb Bezukhov and not to behave badly, as in Petersburg. When Boris entered Pierre's room, he found him at a boyish game. Pierre represented himself as Napoleon in battle. Pierre does not recognize Boris, and when Boris introduced himself, pictures from childhood began to emerge in his memory. In a conversation with Pierre, Boris says that he and his mother do not need any wealth of the count, for which Pierre respects Boris and he wants to continue to be friends with him. Boris sends an invitation to the Rostovs and they leave with their mother.

Chapter Seventeen

When Dubritskaya went to see Count Bezukhoi, Countess Rostova was very saddened by her situation and decided to help her friend. She asks her husband for 500 rubles, and he gives her without asking what they are for her. Upon the arrival of the princess, the countess gives her friend the money and they, embracing, begin to cry about the past days and that their friendship is still so strong. These were tears of happiness.

Chapter Eighteen

The bulk of the guests have already gathered in the Rostovs' house for a festive dinner, but everyone is expecting Natasha's godmother, Marya Dmitrievna Akhrosimova. She was a straightforward woman, whom everyone in society feared and called a terrible dragon. The men at that time settled down in the office and talked about the war. Here, the cousin of Countess Rostova, Shinshin, argued with the Guards officer Berg about where it was better and more profitable to serve. The men then join the rest of the guests.
Pierre also arrived, who felt embarrassed, it was embarrassing for him to somehow be here. When Akhrosimova arrived, everyone sat down at the table.

Chapter Nineteen

During the meal, the conversation was about the war. Opinions were divided. Half of the guests were for the war, the other did not agree with this. Nikolai, the son of Rostov, considered himself one of the first. Adult conversations were boring for children, so they had their own pranks. Natasha argues with her brother and, in order not to lose, asks across the table what kind of cake will be today. This prank was received well and with admiration by all.

Chapter Twenty

The holiday is in full swing. The adults went to play a game, the youth gathered at the harp to sing. Natasha does not find Sonya and goes out in search of her. When I found her, Sonya was all in tears. She was crying because Nikolai was going to fight, and then Vera also said that Sonya was not a match for Nikolenka, because she was his cousin. However, Natasha reassures her friend and they return to the hall. There Natasha invites Pierre to dance. She is glad that she is dancing with a big one, and even with a foreigner. Adults also join the youth, who showed how to rock and dance.

Chapter twenty one

While the festive festivities are going on at the Rostovs, in the house of Count Bezukhov everyone is already preparing for the funeral, since the count had a sixth attack, so no one thinks that he will survive. Prince Vasily went to Princess Katish to find out from her about the will, since the prince was very worried that the whole fortune would go to Pierre. Having entered into an agreement with Vasily and rallied with Vasily against Pierre, Katish tells that the will is under the pillow of the patient.

Chapter twenty two

At this time, Pierre, together with Princess Drubetskaya, are going back to Count Bezukhoma. Anna Mikhailovna escorts Pierre to the count's quarters, because the father wished to see his son. While Pierre is waiting at the entrance, everyone present is looking at him with interest. Vasily looks at Pierre with fear. Everyone is invited to the patient's room.

Chapter twenty three

Unction was held in the room, during which Vasily and the eldest niece of the count pulled out a briefcase with papers. When the count was carried back to the bed, Pierre went up to his father and said goodbye. He couldn't hold back the tears that poured from his eyes. Pierre leaves the dying man's room.

Chapter twenty four

When Pierre and Drubetskaya went out to the emergency rooms, Anna Mikhailovna noticed Vasily and Katish standing to the side. At this moment, Katish is diligently hiding something, and this something turned out to be a portfolio with all the documents, including the will. Between Katish and the princess, a struggle ensued for the briefcase. Drubetskaya managed to pick up the briefcase. The Count is dying. In the morning, Princess Drubetskaya comes to Pierre and asks him not to forget about them and Boris, because his father once promised to take care of them. Then Drubetskaya returns to the Rostovs, where she describes in detail the events that took place.

chapter twenty five

Actions are transferred to the Bald Mountains, where the estate of Bolkonsky senior is located. It was here that Pavel Nikolai Andreevich was once exiled, and who now lives there with his daughter Marya, without going out into the world. He likes country life more. The estate is waiting for the arrival of Andrei (Maria's brother) and his wife. Marya receives a letter from a friend, where she informs about the intentions of Prince Vasily and Anna Ferer to marry Mary Anatole - Vasily's son. The letter also describes Moscow life, Bezukhov's death, and his inheritance, which Pierre inherited. Now Pierre is the richest and most enviable groom. The letter also talks about the eternal talk about the war. Mary writes back.

Chapter twenty six

Andrei and his pregnant wife Liza Bolkonsky arrive at the estate. Meeting of Lisa, Andrey and Marya. Andrei confirms his intentions to go to war. Andrei visits his father and talks about the military campaign against Napoleon. Bolkonsky listened without pleasure, since he did not support the war and did not approve of Russia's desire to join it.

chapter twenty seven

At dinner, the old prince started a conversation with Lisa, asking questions about her relatives and friends, after which the conversation again turned to military topics. The dispute between the son and father about Napoleon and Suvorov. Father, as always, calls Napoleon insignificant, while Andrei considers him a great commander. Everyone remained at the opinion.

Chapter twenty eight

Andrew is preparing to leave for the war. My sister came to say goodbye. In a conversation, she asks to understand the mood of Lisa, a secular lady who will now have to live in the countryside. At parting, the sister puts on Andrei an image that should protect him. Then Andrei goes to his father to talk face to face. Andrei asks to take care of Lisa and her unborn child. In the event of his death, Andrei asks that his child live and be brought up in the countryside. Prince Bolkonsky gives a letter to Kutuzov, and also instructs his son, whom he is proud of. The father promises to do everything for Liza.

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