War and Peace opensin the Russian city of St. Petersburg in 1805,as Napoleon's conquest of western Europe is just beginning to stirfears in Russia. Many of the novel's characters are introduced ata society hostess's party, among them Pierre Bezukhov, the sociallyawkward but likeable illegitimate son of a rich count, and AndrewBolkonski, the intelligent and ambitious son of a retired militarycommander. We also meet the sneaky and shallow Kuragin family, includingthe wily father Vasili, the fortune-hunter son Anatole, and theravishing daughter Helene. We are introduced to the Rostovs, a nobleMoscow family, including the lively daughter Natasha, the quietcousin Sonya, and the impetuous son Nicholas, who has just joinedthe army led by the old General Kutuzov.
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The Russian troops are mobilized in alliance with theAustrian empire, which is currently resisting Napoleon's onslaught.Both Andrew and Nicholas go to the front. Andrew is wounded at the Battleof Austerlitz, and though he survives, he is long presumed dead.Pierre is made sole heir of his father's fortune and marries HeleneKuragina in a daze. Helene cheats on Pierre, and he challenges herseducer to a duel in which Pierre nearly kills the man.
Andrew's wife, Lise, gives birth to a son just as Andrewarrives home to his estate, much to the shock of his family. Lisedies in childbirth, leaving Andrew's devout sister Mary to raisethe son. Meanwhile, Pierre, disillusioned by married life, leaveshis wife and becomes involved with the spiritual practice of Freemasonry.He attempts to apply the practice's teachings to his estate management, andshare these teachings with his skeptical friend Andrew, who is doingwork to help reform the Russian government.
Meanwhile, the Rostov family's fortunes are failing, thanksin part to Nicholas's gambling debts. The Rostovs consider selling theirbeloved family estate, Otradnoe. Nicholas is encouraged to marrya rich heiress, despite his earlier promise to marry Sonya. Nicholas'sarmy career continues, and he witnesses the great peace betweenNapoleon and Tsar Alexander. Natasha grows up, attends her firstball, and falls in love with various men before becoming seriouslyattached to Andrew. Andrew's father objects to the marriage, andrequires Andrew to wait a year before wedding Natasha. Natasha reluctantlysubmits to this demand, and Andrew goes off to travel.
After Andrew departs, his father becomes irritable andcruel toward Mary, who accepts the cruelty with Christian forgiveness. Natashais attracted to Anatole Kuragin, who confesses his love. She eventuallydecides that she loves Anatole and plans to elope with him, butthe plan fails. Andrew comes home and rejects Natasha for her involvementwith Anatole. Pierre consoles Natasha and feels an attraction towardher. Natasha falls ill.
In 1812, Napoleon invades Russia,and Tsar Alexander reluctantly declares war. Andrew returns to activemilitary service. Pierre observes Moscow's response to Napoleon'sthreat and develops a crazy sense that he has a mission to assassinateNapoleon. The French approach the Bolkonski estate, and Mary andthe old Prince Bolkonski (Andrew's father) are advised to leave.The prince dies just as the French troops arrive. Mary, finallyforced to leave her estate, finds the local peasants hostile. Nicholashappens to ride up and save Mary. Mary and Nicholas feel the stirringsof romance.
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The Russians and French fight a decisive battle at Borodino, wherethe smaller Russian army inexplicably defeats the French forces,much to Napoleon's dismay. In St. Petersburg, life in the highersocial circles continues almost unaffected by the occupation ofMoscow. Helene seeks an annulment of her marriage with Pierre inorder to marry a foreign prince. Distressed by this news, Pierrebecomes deranged and flees his companions, wandering alone throughMoscow.
Meanwhile, the Rostovs pack up their belongings, preparingto evacuate, but they abandon their possessions to convey wounded soldiersinstead. Natasha's younger brother Petya enters the army. On theway out of the city, the Rostovs take along the wounded Andrew withthem. Pierre, still wandering half-crazed in Moscow, sees widespreadanarchy, looting, fire, and murder. Still obsessed with his missionof killing Napoleon, he saves a girl from a fire but is apprehendedby the French authorities. Pierre witnesses the execution of severalof his prison mates, and bonds with a wise peasant named PlatonKarataev.
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Nicholas's aunt tries to arrange a marriage between Nicholas andMary, but Nicholas resists, remembering his commitment to Sonya.Mary visits the Rostovs to see the wounded Andrew, and Natasha andMary grow closer. Andrew forgives Natasha, declaring his love forher before he dies. General Kutuzov leads the Russian troops backtoward Moscow, which the French have finally abandoned after theirdefeat at Borodino. The French force the Russian prisoners of war,including Pierre, to march with them. On the way, Platon falls illand is shot as a straggler. The Russians follow the retreating French,and small partisan fighting ensues. Petya is shot and killed.
After Andrew departs, his father becomes irritable andcruel toward Mary, who accepts the cruelty with Christian forgiveness. Natashais attracted to Anatole Kuragin, who confesses his love. She eventuallydecides that she loves Anatole and plans to elope with him, butthe plan fails. Andrew comes home and rejects Natasha for her involvementwith Anatole. Pierre consoles Natasha and feels an attraction towardher. Natasha falls ill.
In 1812, Napoleon invades Russia,and Tsar Alexander reluctantly declares war. Andrew returns to activemilitary service. Pierre observes Moscow's response to Napoleon'sthreat and develops a crazy sense that he has a mission to assassinateNapoleon. The French approach the Bolkonski estate, and Mary andthe old Prince Bolkonski (Andrew's father) are advised to leave.The prince dies just as the French troops arrive. Mary, finallyforced to leave her estate, finds the local peasants hostile. Nicholashappens to ride up and save Mary. Mary and Nicholas feel the stirringsof romance.
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The Russians and French fight a decisive battle at Borodino, wherethe smaller Russian army inexplicably defeats the French forces,much to Napoleon's dismay. In St. Petersburg, life in the highersocial circles continues almost unaffected by the occupation ofMoscow. Helene seeks an annulment of her marriage with Pierre inorder to marry a foreign prince. Distressed by this news, Pierrebecomes deranged and flees his companions, wandering alone throughMoscow.
Meanwhile, the Rostovs pack up their belongings, preparingto evacuate, but they abandon their possessions to convey wounded soldiersinstead. Natasha's younger brother Petya enters the army. On theway out of the city, the Rostovs take along the wounded Andrew withthem. Pierre, still wandering half-crazed in Moscow, sees widespreadanarchy, looting, fire, and murder. Still obsessed with his missionof killing Napoleon, he saves a girl from a fire but is apprehendedby the French authorities. Pierre witnesses the execution of severalof his prison mates, and bonds with a wise peasant named PlatonKarataev.
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Nicholas's aunt tries to arrange a marriage between Nicholas andMary, but Nicholas resists, remembering his commitment to Sonya.Mary visits the Rostovs to see the wounded Andrew, and Natasha andMary grow closer. Andrew forgives Natasha, declaring his love forher before he dies. General Kutuzov leads the Russian troops backtoward Moscow, which the French have finally abandoned after theirdefeat at Borodino. The French force the Russian prisoners of war,including Pierre, to march with them. On the way, Platon falls illand is shot as a straggler. The Russians follow the retreating French,and small partisan fighting ensues. Petya is shot and killed.
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Pierre, after being liberated from the French, falls illfor three months. Upon recovering, he realizes his love for Natasha,which she reciprocates. Pierre and Natasha are married in 1813 andeventually have four children. Natasha grows into a solid, frumpyRussian matron. Nicholas weds Mary, resolving his family's financial problems.He also rebuilds Mary's family's estate, which had been damagedin the war. Despite some tensions, Nicholas and Mary enjoy a happyfamily life.
