War and Peace, Book 8: 1811–12, Chapter 6 summary
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In Chapter 6, Count Rostóv brings Natásha and Sónya to Moscow, where Márya Dmítrievna hosts them and arranges Natásha’s wedding clothes while Prince Andrew is expected. She urges Natásha to win over his reluctant father and meet his sister, but Natásha privately resents advice about her love.
What happens
- Count Rostóv travels to Moscow with Natásha and Sónya, leaving the ill countess behind.
- Márya Dmítrievna welcomes the travelers, directs their servants, and discusses shopping, visitors, and the count’s property sale.
- The next morning, she takes the girls to a shrine and orders most of Natásha’s wedding clothes.
- Alone with Natásha, she explains that Prince Andrew’s father opposes the marriage and urges kindness and tact.
- Natásha dislikes this interference but reluctantly agrees that meeting Andrew’s sister and father is best.
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