War and Peace, Book 8: 1811–12, Chapter 19 summary
Book 8: 1811–12, Chapter 19 of 365 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 19, Pierre learns that Natásha rejects Prince Andrew and tries to elope with Anatole, whose existing marriage makes their planned wedding impossible. Márya Dmítrievna asks Pierre to send Anatole away to prevent a duel, and Pierre personally confirms the marriage to a distressed Natásha.
What happens
- Pierre returns from Tver and answers Márya Dmítrievna’s urgent summons, seeing Anatole and Makárin on the way.
- Márya Dmítrievna tells Pierre that Natásha rejects Andrew and attempts to run away with Anatole.
- Pierre reveals that Anatole is married and agrees to demand his departure from Moscow to prevent a duel.
- The old count tells Pierre about the broken engagement but remains unaware of the attempted elopement.
- Sónya brings Pierre to Natásha, who insists on hearing whether Anatole is married.
- Pierre confirms the marriage on his honor, and Natásha gestures for everyone to leave.
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Pierre reveals the fact that makes Natásha’s proposed marriage impossible. His knowledge changes Márya Dmítrievna’s response and forces Natásha to confront Anatole’s deception.
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