War and Peace Chapter Summaries

based upon the Aylmer and Louise Maude translation, (with P&V page numbers for cross-reference).
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BOOK 6, Chptr. 15, P&V pg. 456

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Natásha enters the grand ball.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 16, P&V pg. 458

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

After the Emperor arrives at the grand ball, Natásha and Andrew dance.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 17, P&V pg. 461

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Natásha and Andrew enjoy the ball, but Pierre is annoyed with Hélène’s new social status.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 18, P&V pg. 462

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Andrew grows disillusioned with Speránski and his committee work.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 19, P&V pg. 466

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Andrew is deeply effected by spending a day with the Rostóvs.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 20, P&V pg. 467

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Hoping to advance socially, Berg and Véra host a small party in their home.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 21, P&V pg. 470

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

At the Bergs house party, Andrew and Natásha meet once again, and attract some attention.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 22, P&V pg. 472

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Andrew and Natásha’s love flowers; meanwhile Pierre sinks into depression.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 23, P&V pg. 475

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Natásha and Andrew are engaged, but will wait a year to marry.

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BOOK 6, Chptr. 24, P&V pg. 480

Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487

Andrew grows closer to the Rostóv family, and later goes abroad as planned.

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Book

  • Book 01, P&V pgs. 3-111
  • Book 02, P&V pgs. 112-200
  • Book 03, P&V pgs. 201-294
  • Book 04, P&V pgs. 297-346
  • Book 05, P&V pgs. 347-418
  • Book 06, P&V pgs. 418-487
  • Book 07, P&V pgs. 488-534
  • Book 08, P&V pgs. 535-600
  • Book 09, P&V pgs. 603-681
  • Book 10, P&V pgs. 682-820
  • Book 11, P&V pgs. 821-932
  • Book 12, P&V pgs. 935-986
  • Book 13, P&V pgs. 987-1030
  • Book 14, P&V pgs. 1031-1074
  • Book 15, P&V pgs. 1075-1125
  • First Epilogue, P&V pgs. 1129-1178
  • Second Epilogue, P&V pgs. 1179-1215

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