Characters (Without Spoilers)

[D. A.]

I've edited these as much as possible from the Shelfari book page. Not all characters are included, however the main characters are.

I hope this helps!!!

Characters

Count Pyotr Kirillovich 'Pierre' Bezukhov: He is one of several illegitimate children of Count Bezukhov; he is his father's favorite offspring.

Prince Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky: A strong but cynical, thoughtful and philosophical aide-de-camp in the Napoleonic Wars.

Princess Maria 'Mary' Nikolayevna Bolkonskaya: A pious and educated woman. The caring, nurturing nature of her large eyes in her otherwise thin and plain face are frequently mentioned.

Count Ilya Andreyevich Rostov: The paterfamilias of the Rostov family; terrible with finances, generous to a fault.

Countess Natalya Rostova: Wife of Count Ilya Rostov, mother of the four Rostov children.

Countess Natalia Ilyinichna (Natasha) Rostova: Introduced as a beautiful and romantic young girl, She is an accomplished singer and dancer.

Count Nikolai Ilyich Rostov: A hussar, the beloved eldest son of the Rostov family.

Sofia Alexandrovna 'Sonya' Rostova: Orphaned cousin of Vera, Nikolai, Natasha and Petya Rostov.

Countess Vera Ilyinichna Rostova: Eldest of the Rostov children.

Pyotr Ilyich 'Petya' Rostov: Youngest of the Rostov children.

Prince Vasily Sergeyevich Kuragin: A ruthless man who is determined to marry his children well.

Princess Elena Vasilyevna 'Hélène' Kuragina: A beautiful and sexually alluring woman who has many affairs.

Prince Anatole Vasilyevich Kuragin: Hélène's brother and a very handsome, ruthless and amoral pleasure seeker.

Prince Ipolit Vasilyevich: The eldest and perhaps most dim-witted of the Kuragin children.

Prince Boris Drubetskoy: A poor but aristocratic young man who is determined to make his career.

Princess Anna Mikhaylovna Drubetskaya: The mother of Boris.

Fyodor Ivanovich Dolokhov: A cold, almost psychopathic officer.

Adolf Karlovich Berg: A young Russian officer, who desires to be just like everyone else.

Anna Pavlovna Sherer: Also known as Annette, she is the hostess of the salon that is the site of much of the novel's action in Petersburg.

Marya Dmitrievna Akhrosimova: An older Moscow society lady, she is an elegant dancer and trend-setter, despite her age and size.

Amalia 'mademoiselle' Evgenyevna Bourienne: A French woman who lives with the Bolkonskys, primarily as Princess Marya's companion.

Vasily Dmitrich Denisov: Nikolai Rostov's friend and brother officer.

Platon Krataev: The archetypal good Russian peasant.

Napoleon I of France: the Great Man, whose fate is detailed in the book.

General Mikhail Ilarionovich Kutuzov: Russian commander-in-chief throughout the book.

Osip Bazdeyev: the Freemason.

Tsar Alexander I of Russia: He signed a peace treaty with Napoleon in 1807 and then went to war with him.

Prince Andrey: (Other spelling = Andrei), he is a member of the old russian nobility and a member of the imperial russian army.

[[deleted user]]

There are so many characters in this book, for the readers, having a character list will be helpful.I did add several in the other thread but they contain spoilers. It's good this is here.

Perhaps we can use this thread for character discussions as well?

[dely]

This is very useful.
I have searched for an Italian list (the names change a little bit with the translation) and I printed it; will keep it in the book. A new bookmark! :D