Natasha & Pierre
The love that survives a war
In "War and Peace," the radiant Natasha Rostova and the clumsy, idealistic Count Pierre Bezukhov finally find each other after Napoleon's invasion, mistakes and losses: the mature love born from the ashes of war.
01Why it matters
It is the emotional heart of one of the greatest novels ever written.
02The conflict
War, broken engagements and Pierre's late-coming maturity.
03The iconic moment
The final reunion, when both have been transformed by loss.
04What survived
"War and Peace"; the musical "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet."
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Natasha & Pierre famous?
It is the emotional heart of one of the greatest novels ever written.
How does the story of Natasha & Pierre end?
The final reunion, when both have been transformed by loss. "War and Peace"; the musical "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet."
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