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“War and Peace” is difficult, but even more difficult at a crucial moment to recall the episode that came to mind the teacher. And it’s like you read, and it’s like you remember, but all the same, the necessary detail eludes memory. For such cases, the Literaguru team saved a detailed brief retelling of chapters and parts, which accurately and succinctly describe all the main events from the book that make up the plot. We also recommend that you turn to the analysis of the book.

Part 1

Chapter 1. The beginning of 1806. Nikolai comes on vacation with his fellow friend Denisov. Rostov is impatient, he wants to get to his native places as soon as possible. As soon as they entered, Nikolai forgot about a friend and ran to his family. They immediately started kissing and hugging him. Denisov is touching and with a sense of awkwardness watching this spectacle. Natasha was delighted with him, and then kissed. The next day, the arrivals sleep for a long time, Natasha, Sonya and Petya even come running to wake them up. Natasha is talking with Nikolai. Sister informs him of Sonya's great love. The heroine herself "doesn’t want to think about anyone."
Chapter 2 Compared to his past life, Nikolai, as he himself believes, was very mature. The past is childish. He moved away from Sonya. In early March, they were going to give dinner in honor of Bagration. Ilya Andreyevich Rostov arranged it, he was very busy. Nikolay also helps him, his father sends him on business - for strawberries, pineapples (to Pierre Bezukhov) and gypsies. Princess Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya (she is her own in the Rostovs' house) decided to go to Pierre, who talks about Bezukhov's unsuccessful marriage: Helen was clearly cheating on him. The next day, everyone in the noble club was waiting for Bagration, who was declared the hero of Austerlitz. They didn’t say anything good about Kutuzov.
Chapter 3 Old patrons scattered in ordinary circles, the youth kept apart, with contempt. Pierre walks sadly around the hall, not knowing where to go (by age he is with the young, by wealth with the old). In circles of influential people, there is talk about the betrayal of the Austrians, about Russia's reaction to the defeat. Bagration arrived. He was confused by the fallen honors and attention. Rostov Sr. introduced the commander of his son. Lunch was great. Bagration offered a toast to the emperor, which caused glee.
Chapter 4 Pierre was sitting opposite Dolokhov and Rostov and was thinking intensely about whether it was true that his wife was unfaithful to Dolokhov. Bezukhov was even afraid of his opponent. Rostov, on the other hand, looked at Pierre hostilely: he did not recognize him in absent-mindedness, and indeed he was just plain-clothes. Dolokhov offers a toast to beautiful women and their lovers, mysteriously looking at Bezukhov. Pierre challenges him to a duel, although he later regrets, but does not back down from his idea.
Chapter 5 The next day there was a duel. Dolokhov keeps complacently. Pierre scared, randomly aiming and injuring the enemy. But Fedor wants to continue and also aims with all his might. Bezukhov does not even close himself from the shot, but looks at him guiltyly. The enemy misses, he is being taken home. Along the way, Dolokhov worries about a reaction to the wound of his beloved mother.
Chapter 6 Pierre could not think of anything except his wife and her relationship with Dolokhov. He understands that marriage was a mistake, and they did not have love right away. The hero himself suspected the depravity of Helen, but did not admit to himself that. Bezukhov comes to the conclusion that Dolokhov is not to blame for all this, and he was wounded in vain. Pierre is about to leave for Petersburg. Helen arrives, speaks of Fedor, that the rumors about their romance are slander, she just enjoys this man’s company, if her husband would be like that, she would prefer him. Bezukhov drove out his wife and left.
Chapter 7 The Bolkonsky house did not have accurate news about the fate of Andrei, until the old prince received a letter from Kutuzov confirming the death. Father did not betray himself, but later told Marya to tell Lisa. He is heartbroken, but does not want to share it with his daughter. Marya could not tell her daughter-in-law about the misfortune and persuaded the parent to be silent. The old prince could not hope that Andrei was alive, but his daughter continued to do so.
Chapter 8 Lisa starts giving birth. She is afraid and trying to convince herself that this is the stomach, but the facts speak for themselves. Mary sat at home and waited (she, an unmarried girl, could not be near a woman in labor). An old nanny came to sit with her. Someone soon arrived. They think that they are a doctor, but Prince Andrey turned out to be.
Chapter 9 Lisa suffers, does not even recognize her husband. He kisses his wife on the forehead and leaves to wait in another room. She is in danger, her husband even stopped letting her in. And then the cry of a child is heard, the meaning of which does not immediately reach the newly made father. He ran into the room and saw a dead wife with a reproachful expression on her face. This expression has survived until the funeral.
Chapter 10 Rostov became adjutant to the Governor-General in Moscow due to participation in a duel, so he had to stay in the city while the family left for the village. Nikolai became friends with Dolokhov during his recovery. Mother all the time praised "his Fedya" Rostov. Dolokhov himself is frank, he speaks of the baseness of men and the venality of all women. The Rostovs returned in the fall, and a fun time began with an atmosphere of "love." This was facilitated by the abundance of young girls and boys (the latter brought Nikolai into the house). Dolokhov liked everyone, but Natasha didn’t, and he fell in love with Sonya.
Chapter 11 Farewell dinner at Rostov’s house: Nikolai and Denisov left for the regiment after Epiphany. Arriving just before lunch, Nikolai found out that Dolokhov made an offer to Sonya, but she refused, because she loves Rostov. The hero inwardly rejoices, but persuades Sonia to agree, saying that he does not want to deceive her hopes. But she had already made up her mind.
Chapter 12 Everyone is going to the Yogel Ball. This is the first ball for Natasha. She becomes in love with everyone and, only entering the hall, begins to run around her. Denisov admires her. Playing mazurka. Nikolai dances with Sonya, Natasha first with Yogel, and then with Denisov. The latter amazes everyone with its art, and then it is constantly chosen. But soon Denisov sits down next to Natasha.
Chapter 13 Dolokhov calls Rostov to a “farewell party”. There, the owner subtle psychological tricks makes a friend start playing. And with warning phrases: "They say I'm a cheater ... Are you afraid to play with me?" - leads the game so that Nikolai loses more than he can pay.
Chapter 14. The game focused on one Rostov. He already lost about 20 thousand, but could not stop. Nikolai did not understand what he had done to Dolokhov and why he himself continued to play. When the loss reached 43 thousand, the owner stopped. Dolokhov himself explains the real reason for the loss of Rostov (after all, without the cheating qualities of the owner of the revel he would not have been) - Sonya is in love with Nikolai. The latter promises to pay the debt tomorrow.
Chapter 15 Young people in the Rostovs' house gathered at the clavichord - a familiar evening pastime. And this gives Nikolai even more sadness. Everyone notices his sadness, but he does not explain anything. Natasha begins to sing, this singing seems to heal Nicholas, he understands that you can continue to live.
Chapter 16. Arrives Ilya Andreevich Rostov. Nikolai carelessly (so that he wouldn’t be too ashamed) admits to him a loss. The father is astonished, the son casts a careless tone and sincerely asks for forgiveness. Denisov at this time makes Natasha an offer. She talks to her mother about this, asking her to teach how to refuse. Mother herself takes matters into her own hands and tells Denisov that her daughter is still young, but first she had to ask her parents. He is embarrassed, he regrets and leaves the next day. Nikolai, on the other hand, feels unworthy of Sonya, he solves money matters, gives Dolokhov a win and catches up with his regiment.

Part 2

Chapter 1. On the road, Pierre was stuck in Torzhok at the station: there were no horses. Bezukhov does not care about his delay on the way, he thinks about life, death, temptations, evil. The keeper offers horses with a hint of extra money. A servant gives him a book about a seduced woman. The merchant offers gantry shoes. All this makes Pierre think about the perishability and meaninglessness of being. Soon, an old man was lodged in the room to Bezukhov. He attracts Pierre with his inner strength and unusualness.
Chapter 2 A passing driver recognizes Pierre, he says that he wants to help the misfortune of Bezukhov. The traveler is a freemason, this worldview causes Pierre to distrust, but the certainty and firmness of speech are fascinating. Mason says that you need to know God, and he will help his interlocutor to do this. The interlocutor only needs to believe and find a new goal. He has to change and cleanse his life, but he needs help. But now he believes in people again. A passing name is Joseph Alekseevich.
Chapter 3 Upon arrival, Pierre reads Thomas the Kempian book all the time. Soon Villarsky comes to him, whom he knows on secular evenings, and invites them to join their brotherhood. A test awaits him, on which only the truth must be told. During the test, Pierre was tied up and led into a black room with a white lamp near the Gospel. Some short person also entered. He knows Bezukhov, but he drives memories: this is only his brother. Brother Smolyaninov asks Pierre general questions about Freemasonry and talks about his goals: passing off the sacraments to the offspring and cleansing people. Bezukhov also receives a list of seven Masonic virtues (modesty, obedience to the highest ranks of the order, kindness, love for people, generosity, love for death and courage). Then Smolyaninov makes him give all his valuables, undress and declare his main addiction. Pierre calls women. A Mason advises turning inward and purifying oneself.
Chapter 4 Soon Villarsky came for Pierre and led to another place. There they again interrogated, but this time the information was biographical. Then he pronounces the oath of the order, and a compass was taken across his chest. In the new room, Bezukhov stands in front of a group of 12 people. They put on a white apron, gave him three pairs of gloves and a shovel. A white apron symbolized integrity, a shovel - the cleansing of people from vices, and gloves had to be worn on different occasions. Then Pierre read the charter, but he remembered little. Then they read a paper on the subject of humility and began to collect alms. Bezukhov was ready to give everything, but was afraid to seem proud, wrote down the amount like everyone else.
Chapter 5 The next day, Vasily Kuragin came to Pierre. The father-in-law began to persuade the son-in-law to make peace with Helen. Bezukhov kicks him out. He himself soon left for the southern estates.
Chapter 6 There was a duel in the world, with everyone on Helen's side, and Pierre a jealous man with fits of rage. Anna Pavlovna Scherer gathered evening again. On one of them, Boris Drubetskoy, a courier from Prussia, was the main guest. The society was negatively inclined towards Bonaparte; such a tone was also adopted at this evening. Thanks to the cares of the mother and his enterprise, the hero earned a good position and position in the world. He did everything only for his own benefit, as he communicated with people. Helene became interested in him, calling to her.
Chapter 7 Ippolit Kuragin took control of the conversation and tells a comic incident about Bonaparte. All talk was about politics. When everyone leaves, Helen again calls to Boris.
Chapter 8 The old Prince Bolkonsky was identified as one of the militia commanders. Princess Mary spent a lot of time with her newborn nephew, replacing his mother. Prince Andrey received the Bogucharovo estate from his father, he equiped it and was there often. He decided not to serve anymore. During his father’s absence at the end of February 1807, Bolkonsky was in the Bald Mountains. Nikolushka was ill. Andrei and Marya looked after the child, quarreling with each other. The father wanted to give his son medicine, and the aunt urged him not to wake him up. Nevertheless, they woke up, Nikolushka cried, and Andrei left to read letters. Father writes that Bonaparte won. Bolkonsky at heart is upset that without him. Bilibin also writes, his letter was read automatically.
Chapter 9 Bilibin writes long and jokingly about how the campaign goes. Bolkonsky gradually begins to worry about all this, for which he is angry with himself. However, then he is distracted by the child, and goes to him. Suddenly, it seems to Andrey that Nikolushka is dead. But the son is alive, and he overcame the crisis. She and Mary are happy.
Chapter 10 Pierre wrote for himself the management of estates, he was going to free the peasants. The managers he summoned did not understand his ideas. The general manager reported a poor state of affairs. Bezukhov knew how to do farming very poorly and vaguely presented his budget. And he was deceived. The manager did in his own way and only pretended that the contribution of the owner had any significance. In addition, provincial light, continuous balls and evenings attacked Bezukhov. Pierre begins to go around the estate. The manager prepares religiously thankful meetings for him in order to deceive the master. And he is deceived. Moreover, his transformations, which had a good purpose, turned out to be more unfortunate for the peasants than they had before.
Chapter 11 Pierre decided to call on Andrei in Bogucharovo. Bezukhov was struck by Bolkonsky's extinct gaze. The conversation began. Pierre is animated, Andrei is estranged, for him everything is already usually and a foregone conclusion. A friend asks Bezukhov to talk about his journey and business innovations. Later it turns out that Bolkonsky decided to live only for himself (and his family) in order to avoid evil and pain. But don’t help others, and they live so well, these peasants will not succeed in raising them to the nobility. And schools, hospitals will only make people suffer from their situation. Andrei serves with his father, trying to protect him from exceeding authority. In general, peasants are lower than gentlemen, with which Pierre cannot agree.
Chapter 12 Andrei and Pierre go to the Bald Mountains, on the way Bolkonsky shows his own improvements. Bezukhov sadly thinks that his friend is unhappy and mistaken, but does not know how to lead him on the right path. Pierre says that Freemasonry brought him out of depression. But Andrei does not want to join the fraternity, he is skeptical of the idea that Masons can save the whole world. While a friend talks about his ideas, Bolkonsky looks at the beautiful sky, and the best feelings awaken in him. From this time on, a spiritual revolution begins in it, but it is still invisible.
Chapter 13 Arriving Bolkonsky and Bezukhov faced with the hastily departing "God's people" Marya. Then friends go to her, there is a young wanderer Ivanushka and an old woman Pelageyushka. The old woman talks about wanderings, including miracles that happened. Pierre says this is a hoax. The offended Pelageyushka wants to leave, but Bezukhov sincerely apologizes, and the wanderer remains.
Chapter 14. After tea with the wanderers, Marya talks with Pierre about her brother, she worries about his state of mind. The old prince arrived in a good mood and caressed Pierre. Even little Nikolushka went to the guest’s hands. Everyone liked Bezukhov, and he too.
Chapter 15 Rostov was glad to meet with Denisov and return to his usual life. Nicholas decided in five years to return to parents the amount of loss by saving. The Pavlograd regiment was sent to war, but it was too late, so it was without supplies, people were losing from hunger and disease. Rostov lived with Denisov, and that side of his friend in battle, the love for Natasha was manifested.
Chapter 16. One night, Denisov with a platoon set off for some mysterious "affair." It turned out that the detachment had recaptured their own provisions in order to feed two weeks of hungry people. They are going to judge him for robbery, and at the headquarters, instead of settling the case, he had a fight. Denisov was afraid of the court, so a minor wound was just in time, he went to the hospital.
Chapter 17 A truce was declared, and Rostov went to the hospital to Denisov. It is dirty, smells like a rotting body, only one doctor and paramedic, typhoid is rampant.In soldiers’s chambers, it’s even worse: there are many patients in the room who are poorly monitored (they don’t give water on time and do not remove corpses).
Chapter 18. In the officers' chambers, Rostov meets Tushin, to whom his arm was cut off, he leads the guest to Denisov. He was somehow not happy with Nikolai, which unpleasantly hit the hero. Denisov is also secretly afraid of trial, but confidently claims that he is not afraid of anything. His hospital comrades are advised to submit and ask for forgiveness. Slowly, the hero gives Rostov such a petition that Nikolai conveyed.
Chapter 19. Boris Drubetskoy was present at the conclusion of the Tilsit Peace. Now the French have become friends. Zhilinsky, with whom Boris lives in the same apartment, arranges a dinner in honor of the world. Rostov comes to him, for whom the French are not friends. He enters into disputes with foreigners, behaves completely non-secular. This embarrasses Boris, but he tries to smooth out the awkwardness. Rostov is not being made in the spirit and despises everyone. Also annoyed, he expresses his business to Drubetskoy - a petition for Denisov. Boris promises to help, but doubts that his efforts will be successful.
Chapter 20. The day for petition for Denisov was inconvenient. And Rostov decides to give his friend a letter to the emperor. But, of course, this cannot be directly done. He accidentally meets the former head of his division and passes a letter to him. Soon the emperor arrived. Nicholas was overcome with delight. And the petition of the former division head was unsuccessful. The emperor leaves for the square.
Chapter 21 Alexander and Napoleon inspect the troops, and Bonaparte is kept completely free. Napoleon presents a Russian order to a Russian soldier. Rostov does not understand the changes in relations with France. Nikolai goes to the restaurant where he starts shouting at an officer who, as Rostov seemed, disrespectfully spoke about Alexander. But they come to terms with the bottle.

Part 3

Chapter 1. In 1808-1809, friendship was established between the emperors of France and Russia, Russian troops helped the French in the war against Prussia. And at this time, Prince Andrei lived on his estate without going anywhere. If his friend Pierre had only humane ideas, then Bolkonsky had practicality for their implementation. Andrei transferred part of the peasants to free farmers, discharged an obstetrician, and children were taught to read and write. Bolkonsky also wrote a draft of a new military charter, analyzing unsuccessful campaigns. In the spring of 1809 he went to the estate of his son. Along the way, he sees an old oak tree that does not obey the charm of spring, stands without leaves and seems to despise spring, love and happiness. Andrei relates himself to this oak; he also outlived his own.
Chapter 2 On matters of estate, Bolkonsky needed to see Ilya Andreyevich Rostov. Arriving, he immediately sees a crowd of girls, he was especially interested in Natasha. Rostov Sr. left the guest to spend the night; Andrei kept wondering why Natasha was so happy when he saw her. Bolkonsky’s room was under the room of Natasha and Sonya. The first cannot sleep on such a beautiful night, she wants to fly. The second is more prosaic.
Chapter 3 The next morning, Bolkonsky left. On the way I saw that old oak. But now it was all covered with greenery. And Prince Andrew himself thought that life was not over yet. The hero decided to go to Petersburg in the fall, he believed in the possibility of love, happiness and work for the benefit of others. Bolkonsky did not like being forced to do this mental work; in such cases he was especially dry.
Chapter 4 The prince arrived in Petersburg at the height of Speransky's fame. He personally could not present his project on rebuilding the army to the emperor, because for some reason Alexander did not like the hero, so Andrei decided to present his work to Arakcheev. Bolkonsky, along with other important people, is waiting, everyone is in fear. He is invited. Arakcheev does not approve the charter, but enters Bolkonsky into the committee on military regulations without salary.
Chapter 5 Prince Andrew resumes useful contacts. The day after visiting Arakcheev, Bolkonsky came to Count Kochubey. He promised to introduce the prince to Speransky. And he fulfilled his intention that very evening. Andrei likes the reformer; he feels his influence on himself. They talk about noble privileges. Speransky invites Bolkonsky to him.
Chapter 6 Prince Andrey is captured by secular affairs, visits and meetings. A visit to Speransky strengthened sympathy for him in Bolkonsky; he believed that a reformer could change the Russian system for the better. Andrey became the head of the commission on drafting laws and worked on the section “Rights of Persons”.
Chapter 7 By 1808, Pierre unwittingly led St. Petersburg Freemasonry. But he did not leave his amusements, even though he suffered from this. The brothers on the bed were all familiar to him, he saw how they behave in ordinary life. Masons, according to Pierre, were divided into 4 categories: 1) engaged in the sacraments of science; 2) seekers of truth and hesitant; 3) watching only for external attributes; 4) seeking communication. In the summer of 1809, Bezukhov traveled abroad, where he talked with foreign Masons. About such meetings was the next meeting of the box. In his speech, Pierre calls for action, for the active correction of all the people around. His words were accepted coldly and began to object.
Chapter 8 Pierre fell into anguish at his failure. During his depressive lying on the couch, his wife wrote, begging for a date. Also, the Freemason brothers and mother-in-law are trying to reconcile Bezukhov with Helen. Pierre is going and going to leave to meet with Joseph Alekseevich (thereby a passerby who brought him on the path of Freemasonry). This meeting brought Bezukhov out of a state of melancholy; his “benefactor” condemned Pierre’s speech at the meeting of the box and advised him to enlighten quietly, without pride, and also pay attention to himself. From the last consideration, apparently, Bezukhov also forgave his wife, again converging with her.
Chapter 9 The light at that time was divided into circles for political views. One of them, French, was headed by Helene. She came to her husband from France, so she spoke for her. A foolish woman knew how not to look like that, but she could gather smart people and their patronage for herself. Pierre, as a husband, was suitable for a successful beauty in the light of life - an eccentric who does not interfere. Helene especially favored Boris Drubetskoy, but her husband was afraid to suspect.
Chapter 10 (From Bezukhov's diary) Pierre began to serve on the committee. He is distant from his wife, but tries to keep the covenants of the Masons. Bezukhov is offered to become a rhetorician, and he feels too weak. Boris Drubetskoy was also admitted to the Masons (to obtain connections). Once he remembered his meeting with Dolokhov after a duel (and how couldn’t answer his taunts in the same way). Once in a dream, Pierre sees himself surrounded by dogs (vices) that attack him. The hero escapes from them, with difficulty climbing over the fence, behind which brother A. stands and helps him. In a new dream, Bezukhov sees Joseph Alekseevich, who is advised to live with his wife for real. The same advice is repeated in reality, in the letter of the "benefactor." In his last dream, Pierre again sees Joseph Alekseevich, who, using a book, points to his depravity.
Chapter 11 Rostovs have been in the village for 2 years, but money matters have not recovered. The only way to fix everything is with the service of the old count, and the family went to Petersburg. Rostovs were provincials, albeit of high society, so the most influential people did not visit them. Berg proposed to Vera, and he was accepted. He distinguished himself in several military campaigns and very highly placed the honor that he showed to Rostov. And they unsuccessfully tried to find Vera a dowry. In the end, they found the means, to Berg's joy.
Chapter 12 In 1809, Natasha was 16. She did not particularly remember Boris, her childhood enthusiasm. And he himself, along with his mother, forgot his friends. Once Boris nevertheless arrived, and he really liked Natasha, although marrying her is fatal to his career. But Drubetskoy began to visit the Rostovs, their relationship seemed to be restored.
Chapter 13 Countess Rostova is already getting ready for bed when Natasha runs in and wants to talk about Boris. Mother and daughter have a very tender relationship. The countess asks her daughter not to spin his head, because they will not get married. Natasha agrees. The next day, the mother speaks with Drubetskoy, and he no longer comes.
Chapter 14. On December 31, 1809, a ball was appointed to which the Rostovs were going, this is the first "big", "adult" ball in Natasha’s life. She fusses, trying to help everyone dress beautifully. Natasha’s skirt is long, everyone is late. Vanity reigns. An old count comes in, praising the countess most of all. The Rostovs call in Marya Ignatyevna Peronskaya and ride together.
Chapter 15 Natasha did not have time to enjoy the atmosphere in the bustle, so upon arrival she was amazed and excited. Peronskaya called the Countess influential people of St. Petersburg light. Natasha rejoices to see a friend (Pierre). Next to him is Andrei Bolkonsky.
Chapter 16. The ball began, it was opened by the emperor and the mistress of the house. Natasha is looking forward to being invited. And Andrew did this at the request of Pierre. Their dance was amazing in art and spirit.
Chapter 17 After Bolkonsky, many gentlemen began to invite Rostov, and she danced all the time. Andrei liked Natasha, because she was not spoiled by light. She was happy and directly, therefore, in the head of the prince there even appeared a random thought about marrying her. At this time, Pierre thought sadly about his wife's situation. Passing Natasha was surprised by his sadness on such a beautiful day.
Chapter 18. In official duties, Bolkonsky is not particularly attentive after a brilliant ball. He is informed of the news about the opening of the State Council, but this does not interest him, because all this does not make him happier and better. Andrey is going to Speransky's lunch. The statesman is cheerful, he is resting in the company of friends. But his charm somehow subsided. Bolkonsky goes home early, ponders his Petersburg life and realizes that it was only an imitation of activity.
Chapter 19. Andrei comes to the Rostovs. He feels an unprecedented world in Natasha, he likes her singing. Visiting time was pleasant; upon returning, he cannot fall asleep, but enjoys insomnia and his whole life.
Chapter 20. Berg invites his friends to the first dinner as married. Bezukhov among them. Before the reception, Berg talks with Vera, their conversation is outwardly gentle, but devoid of special feelings. The wife claims to live for society. The couple began to occupy the guests and were happy that their evening was like everyone else.
Chapter 21 Pierre notices that something is happening between Natasha and Andrey. Vera talks about her sister with Bolkonsky (can a younger one fall in love as perfectly as an older one), this confuses him. Vera talks about the relationship between Natasha and Boris.
Chapter 22. Bolkonsky regularly comes to the Rostovs and, without hiding, spends time with Natasha. She is afraid of his presence, everything is new and incomprehensible to her, but he attracts her. And Helen has an evening, in which the prince is present, a new close face. Suspicions torment Bezukhov. Andrei told Pierre about his love for Rostova and his intention to marry her. A friend tells Bolkonsky that Natasha is a rare girl, and she must be protected.
Chapter 23. To get married, Andrei needed the consent of his father. But he made a condition: first, his son should go abroad for a year (during this time everything can be canceled). And Bolkonsky decided to make an offer, but get married in a year. Natasha at that time was exhausted: the offer was expected, but the prince did not come, she was nervous. And so he arrived and asked the countess for his daughter’s hands, saying that he would leave for a year. Mother accepted the offer and sent it to Natasha in love. They explained and confessed their mutual love, but the year of delay is terrible for Rostova, although she is ready to endure.
Chapter 24. There was no engagement, Andrey kept his distance so as not to bind Natasha, since he himself was to blame for the postponement of the wedding. However, he soon became a domestic man. Separation is also frightening; she asks the groom not to leave. But Bolkonsky is still going, indicating Bezukhov as a person to whom you can always turn.
Chapter 25. The old Prince Bolkonsky has recently become weaker and more irritable; he plagued Princess Mary with nit-picking. She writes a letter to Julie's friend, whom she wants to marry her brother, that she regrets the death of Lisa, that her father became painful and embittered, especially from politics. And the rumors about the marriage of Andrei, according to Marya, are groundless, his loss is too strong.
Chapter 26. Bolkonsky writes to his sister about his future marriage. When Mary tried to talk about this with her father, the old prince again became annoyed, promising to marry the companion of his daughter Bourien. The nephew and religion comforted the princess, she was even going to go on a pilgrimage. But it was a pity to leave the old prince and Nikolushka.

Part 4

Chapter 1. Nikolai Rostov enjoyed the idleness, commanding the squadron of the Pavlograd regiment. Family matters are upset, he needs to come, which he really does not want, secular cares and incomprehensible relations with Sonya await at home. The mother begs her son to come to help his father in the affairs of the estate. And he has to. In Natasha, he noticed a change, some importance, but it did not look like a longing bride. And the whole engagement was strange for Nikolai.
Chapter 2 Nicholas is oppressed by future economic worries, and he decided to start early to throw off the burden, and asks for “an account of everything”. Seeing the abuses of the manager Mitenka, Rostov lowers him from the stairs. The father asks to do household work, but the son says that he himself does not understand. And no longer engaged, only hunts.
Chapter 3 The morning of September 15 is great for hunting. Hunters and dogs were already seized with excitement. Nikolai tried out from the hunter Danila that the dogs were suitable for hunting, and was about to go. Petya and Natasha are getting ready too, although they don’t want to let their sister go.
Chapter 4 The old count was also about to ride. Some time after the departure, we met an uncle (distant relative), teamed up with him. Uncle is unhappy with the presence of Natasha and Petya, since for them this is "pampering." The old Count Rostov has a benevolent (especially after drinking wine) mood. Let the dogs out. They sensed the wolf and began to drive him. But the wolf went into the bushes.
Chapter 5 Nicholas guarded the wolf. He thinks that “there will be no happiness”, combining this failure with his whole life. The hero appeals to the higher powers with a request for good fortune. The wolf ran out to Rostov, but he missed him and chased the animal along with the dogs. But while the beast remains unharmed, only hounds dogs suffer. All the hunters gathered for the wolf. Danilo the wolf defeated, the beast tied.
Chapter 6 Natasha, Petya and Nikolai remained, the old count went home. They had to dismantle the skirmish of their hunters and landowner Ilagin. Rostov hated Ilagin (although he did not meet, the opinion was rumored), but after their meeting he changed his mind. The nearby hunter offered Nikolai his hares, and they drove off. Nikolai liked the dogs of Ilagin. Grass hares, both hunters measured their dogs, Ilagin lost.
Chapter 7 The hunt moved far away, so Uncle invited the Rostovs to spend the night at his place. Guests were treated to various delicacies from Russian cuisine. Natasha liked all this very much. A balalaika was heard from the corridor: the uncle's servant was playing. Rostova again sincerely admired. Soon, uncle himself began to play the guitar. Natasha felt the Russian spirit of folk art and began to dance. This was a joyful evening. Natasha confessed to Nicholas when they left that she would never be as happy as at that time.
Chapter 8 Rostov’s affairs could not get better. The count got confused, not knowing what to do. The countess believed that Nicholas should marry a rich bride. But the son refuses this idea, he loves poor Sonya, they are drawing closer. And the countess finds fault with the pupil. Natasha, after the fourth month of separation, begins to feel sad.
Chapter 9 Natasha was bored, walked restless, ordered her servants to show her power. Everything is the same. Boredom reigns in her soul. But after tea, she and Nikolai and Sonya go to their favorite place, they began to talk.
Chapter 10 Natasha and Nikolai recall childhood experiences with poetic enthusiasm. Dimmler comes and starts playing the harp. During the game, Natasha feels the immortality of the soul and eternity. Then Rostova began to sing, it was her most beautiful singing. Then the young people appeared mummers (there were Christmas time), their costumes were very good. Youth goes to visit the Melukovs. Riding on triples was a pleasure, everything seems magical and wonderful to Nikolai Rostov, and he realizes that he loves Sonya.
Chapter 11 The youth at the Melukovs also dressed up. After funny dances and games, they began to have dinner. At dinner they talk about fortune telling. Going to guess in the bath. During the conversation, Nikolai looks at Sonya and is fascinated by her. The girl is going to guess, the young man also came out, and they kissed.
Chapter 12 Nikolai tells Natasha about the explanation with Sonya. When everyone returned, Sonya and Natasha talked for a long time about their future happiness. And then they began to guess at the mirror. Natasha is afraid, but Sonya began to look and saw Bolkonsky lying. This upset Natasha.
Chapter 13 Nicholas announced his intention to marry Sonya. Parents are against. They could not convince the son, they began to put pressure on the potential bride. Upon learning of this, Nikolai quarreled with his mother. He soon left for the regiment with the intention of retiring soon and marrying. Sonya was longing. Natasha was excited and impatient from separation from Prince Andrei. Count, Sonya and Natasha go to Moscow.

Part 5

Chapter 1. Pierre moved away from the Masons and hit a rampant, even left his wife in Moscow (so as not to compromise). There, Pierre walks along the thumb road of his position and wallet (before such a fate would have horrified him). He despaired and consoled himself, moping, but still did not change his life. Lies and injustices pushed him away from all activities.
Chapter 2 Nikolai Andreyevich Bolkonsky and Marya arrived in Moscow. The prince grew old, his moods increased. The harder it was for her daughter. In addition, she suffered from loneliness and completely abandoned the hope of marriage due to her father's abrupt refusal. And Julie's girlfriend, becoming a rich heiress, became busy with light and grooms. With Nikolushka, Marya sometimes showed paternal irritability, which frightened her. The old prince, who promised to marry Bourienne, began to flirt with her. But gradually Marya resigned herself.
Chapter 3 Nikolai Andreevich approached the French doctor Metivier, but after some time he drove him out, considering him a spy. After that, the father blamed the daughter for everything and promised to "disperse." The old prince was visited by selected people. At one of these evenings, relations with France became a topic. Nikolai Andreevich proved himself to be a zealous anti-Bonapartist. He was supported by Rastopchin, together they also scolded young people subject to foreign influence.
Chapter 4 Marya is sad, she does not even notice the special attention of Boris Drubetskoy at the evening. This is reported to her by Pierre Bezukhov, warning the girl that Drubetskoy goes to Julie. Marya admits that she would very much like to leave, so she would marry anyone. Pierre asks anxiously, but receives no answer. Bolkonskaya says that the Rostovs are coming soon, she would like to get closer to Natasha.
Chapter 5 Boris did not know who to choose - Marya or Julie. The first is more attractive, but it is more embarrassing to deceive her. The second willingly accepts courtship, understands everything secretly. Boris focused on Julie. Both of them played the role of disappointed melancholy people: they painted on the album, listened to music and talked about the futility of everything. She was waiting for an offer, and he hesitated. Then she introduced a rival, Anatole Kuragin, into the game. The loss of time annoyed Drubetskoy. And from this he made an offer.
Chapter 6 The Rostovs stopped at Marya Dmitrievna. The count went into business, and Marya Dmitrievna took Sonya and Natasha "wherever needed". She advised Rostova to go get acquainted with Marya Bolkonskaya.
Chapter 7 Natasha and the Count are nervous before the visit. And not in vain. Princess Marya Natasha did not like at first sight, seeming too frivolous. In addition, Bolkonskaya was envious of Rostov’s youth, beauty and future. Father left Natasha, and she was offended, because she realized that he was afraid, and felt lower than the Bolkonski ones. The conversation was held by Bourienne. Natasha and Marya would like to talk about Andrew, but did not know how to start. When the count returned, they immediately left. Natasha was upset.
Chapter 8 In the evening, the Rostovs went to the opera. At this time, Natasha felt especially sharply the absence of Andrei. She wanted not only to love and be loved, but also to hug her lover. Natasha and Sonya attracted the attention of society, all thanks to their youth and beauty. Rostovs are looking at mutual acquaintances. Natasha was struck by the beauty of Helen Kuragina.
Chapter 9 The opera surprised Natasha. This is art, but everything is so false. Anatole Kuragin entered. He looked at Natasha and appreciated her beauty. He strangely attracted her. Helen came to meet Sonya and Natasha. She invited the last to her box.
Chapter 10 Helen introduced Natasha to Anatole. She felt strangely close to him. And he made indecent hints. After visiting the lodge, Helen Rostova began to feel that this world was completely natural, and the village was forgotten. At home, Natasha realized that she was behaving incorrectly in relation to Prince Andrei. But with anyone she could not share all the contradictions.
Chapter 11 Anatole lived in Moscow, because he was all in debt, his father sent him and advised him to marry favorably. But the son could not, because he was already married, but left his wife. Kuragin liked his life; he did not see anything bad in worldly pleasures and seduction of girls. Natasha impressed him.
Chapter 12 Marya Dmitrievna went on a visit on Sunday. Including, to the old Prince Bolkonsky, to explain himself regarding Natasha. And she started trying on new outfits. For this, Helen, who arrived, found her and called for an evening to her. Bezukhova clearly made Natasha her protege. But Marya Dmitrievna warns that Helen does not need to get close.
Chapter 13 At the evening, Helene lively. Anatole was waiting for Natasha at the door, which flattered her. The main entertainment of the event is the recitation of verses. But Natasha didn’t understand anything, busy waiting for something from Anatole. During the waltz, Kuragin confessed her love. Rostova, fearfully, said she was engaged. He kissed her. Natasha felt free at that moment. Helen came and took her away. The Rostovs left immediately after dinner. Natasha was tormented all night with the question of whom she loved.
Chapter 14. Marya Dmitrievna learned that Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky was categorically against Natasha, whom she advises to wait for the groom in the village, otherwise quarrels cannot be avoided. Marya Dmitrievna brings a letter from Princess Marya, in which she tries to smooth out their unsuccessful acquaintance and reaction of her father. Natasha cannot write the answer, as she is tormented by choice. Nothing has been spoiled with Anatole, but she has been waiting for Andrey for so long. Then they bring her a secret letter from Kuragin, which Dolokhov composed for him. It says about Anatole's love that he is ready to take her to the ends of the world.
Chapter 15 Sonya reads the letter when Natasha is sleeping. She is terrified. A waking up friend is waiting for understanding, says that she has loved Anatole for a hundred years, and before that she loved no one. Sonya says she will tell, because the secret is suspicious, probably Kuragin is a dishonorable person. Natasha urges not to do this. Soon Rostov again sees his new lover, but agreed to everything that Sonya is talking about. She is afraid that her friend will destroy herself, and wants to protect her. Natasha answers that he hates her, and then avoids her. Sonya began to observe and noticed that one day Rostov was waiting for something especially. She understands that Natasha wants to run away with Anatole and decides to interfere at all costs.
Chapter 16. Kuragin and Dolokhov already have a plan to abduct Rostova. Dolokhov to the last convinces to abandon the venture, because Anatole will only bind himself, and also he has no money, but he has a secret wife. Balaga arrives - the most dashing driver, who will take away Natasha and Anatole.
Chapter 17 Anatole says goodbye to the "gulba", finally drinks. He in a softened state with a salop for Natasha comes to Marya Dmitrievna. But he is met by a footman, not Rostov. But Dolokhov saves Kuragin from shame, they are leaving.
Chapter 18. Marya Dmitrievna made Sonya admit everything. She locks Natasha. When Kuragin left her hands, Marya Dmitrievna goes to talk with Natasha. She claims that she will die and become hysterical. Natasha is waiting for news from Anatole, but they are not. She is suffering.
Chapter 19. Marya Dmitrievna calls on Pierre about Natasha. She tells him everything, he pities Bolkonsky and thinks that all women are the same. And then he says that Kuragin is married. Count Rostov does not know anything and is surprised by the refusal of Natasha to Andrei. And Pierre goes to Rostova and confirms the words of Marya Dmitrievna.
Chapter 20. Bezukhov began to look for Kuragin. And he consulted with Dolokhov on how to restore relations. Pierre found Anatole at home. When asked if he promised to marry, Kuragin answers evasively. Under threat, the paperweight Pierre forces him to give all the letters to Natasha, to leave and not to tell anyone about the incident.
Chapter 21 Pierre is going to say that he solved the problem. But everyone is not up to him: Natasha is very ill. At this time, Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky was glad of the rumors of Natasha’s abduction and of the note for Princess Mary, where Rostov refused her fiancé. Prince Andrei, who arrived, was told everything even with additions. Bezukhov himself came to tell everything, he sees the joy of Mary, and Andrei speaks of an outsider to drown out his misfortune. Bolkonsky asks about Natasha in a false mocking tone. He suffers, but pride makes it difficult to show this.
Chapter 22. Pierre goes to Natasha to return the letters and portrait received from Andrei. Rostov wants to see Bezukhov. She is exhausted, Pierre pity her. The girl asks to tell Bolkonsky that she asks to forgive her for all evil. The interlocutor consoles her, Natasha becomes easier.