Jan 24| War & Peace - Book 1, Chapter 24

Links

  1. Today's Podcast
  2. Ander Louis translation of War & Peace
  3. Medium Article by Brian E. Denton

Discussion Promptscourtesy of /u/seven-of-9

  1. What do you make of the juxtaposition that is expressed in the descriptions of Nikolai Bolkonsky? He's said to have a very stern look and "He laughed drily, coldly, unpleasantly, as he always laughed--only with his mouth, not with his eyes." But, at the same time, he's one of only two people that Prince Andrei seems to be comfortable around, and Princess Marya says of him, "'Ah, he's so kind!'"
  2. Prince Nikolai seems to not have much of a fondness for women and often seems to disregard their input. How do you see this attitude toward women in Prince Andrei's character as well? (not specifically in this section)

Final line of today's chapter:

"Oh, he is so kind!" answered Princess Mary.