War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy — a Constellate map

Pierre Bezúkhov

Illegitimate son of Count Bezúkhov, newly returned from abroad

Bezúkhov family2055 mentions

Also called: Monsieur Pierre, Pierre, Pétya

“a look of anxiety and fear, as at the sight of something too large and unsuited to the place, came over her face when she saw Pierre enter.”

Pierre arrives late to the Rostóvs' name-day dinner and sits awkwardly, answering questions in monosyllables while people gossip about his prank with a bear and policeman. He eats and drinks heartily, is befriended by Borís, dances with Natásha, and is drawn into political conversation. Later in the passage his dying father sends for him, and Prince Vasíli and Princess Catiche discuss the possibility that he may inherit everything if legitimized.

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