War and Peace · primary
Anatole Kurágin
fictional · male
A character known for his lavish lifestyle and gambling.
Aliases
Anatole · Prince Anatole · Kurágin
Titles
adjutant
Appearances
- First: Book ONE · Chapter IX · ¶ 1
- Latest: Book TEN · Chapter XXXVII · ¶ 19
Relationships
Friendship · Pierre Bezukhov
“Pierre left his friend.”
Social acquaintance · Private Dólokhov
“Dólokhov was betting with Stevens, an English naval officer, that he would drink a bottle of rum”
Sibling (brother) · Countess Hélène Bezúkhova
““Let me introduce my brother to you,” said Hélène, her eyes shifting uneasily from Natásha to Anatole.”
Friendship · Private Dólokhov
“Anatole was sincerely fond of Dólokhov for his cleverness and audacity.”
“And Anatole sighed and embraced Dólokhov.”
Friendship · Private Dólokhov
“Dólokhov, who needed Anatole Kurágin’s name, position, and connections as a bait to draw rich young men into his gambling set.”
Conflict · Pierre Bezukhov
“You’re a scoundrel and a blackguard, and I don’t know what deprives me from the pleasure of smashing your head with this!”
Rival · Prince Andrew Bolkónski
“he knew that when he did meet Kurágin he would not be able to resist calling him out.”
“he was glad to be free for a while from the distraction caused by the thought of Kurágin.”
Enemy · Natásha Rostóva
“she included among her enemies the creditors and all who had business dealings with her father, and always at the thought of enemies and those who hated her she remembered Anatole who had done her so much harm.”
Family (brother-in-law) · Pierre Bezukhov
“Pierre was told of the death of his brother-in-law Anatole”
Parent (son) · Prince Vasíli Kurágin
“I don’t speak of Anatole, your youngest. I don’t like him”
Romantic attraction · Princess Mary Bolkónskaya
“The handsome open face of the man who might perhaps be her husband absorbed all her attention.”
Romantic attraction · Mademoiselle Bourienne
“Though no words had passed between Anatole and Mademoiselle Bourienne, they quite understood one another as to the first part of their romance.”
Romantic attraction · Natásha Rostóva
“Anatole went up to him and began speaking to him, looking at and indicating the Rostóvs’ box.”
“It seemed to him essential to see Natásha.”
Romantic attraction · Natásha Rostóva
“When she turned away she feared he might seize her from behind by her bare arm and kiss her on the neck.”
“Natásha went back to her father in the other box, now quite submissive to the world she found herself in.”
Romantic attraction · Princess Mary Bolkónskaya
“He indicated to him Princess Mary and Julie Karágina.”
Romantic attraction · Julie Karágina
“He indicated to him Princess Mary and Julie Karágina.”
Mentor · Private Dólokhov
“I helped you, but all the same I must tell you the truth; it is a dangerous business, and if you think about it—a stupid business.”
Child (parent) · Prince Vasíli Kurágin
“I don’t speak of Anatole, your youngest. I don’t like him”
Quotations
“Anatole Kurágin was expecting the usual set for cards that evening.”
“This was Dólokhov, an officer of the Semënov regiment, a notorious gambler and duelist, who was living with Anatole.”
“Wait a bit, Kurágin. Listen!”
“Anatole Kurágin’s father managed somehow to get his son’s affair hushed up”
“except Anatole who fell asleep as soon as he got into bed,”
“they understood that they had much to say to one another in private and so they had been seeking an opportunity since morning to meet one another alone.”
“Anatole embracing the Frenchwoman and whispering something to her.”
“Bezúkhova’s brother, Anatole Kurágin”
“Just as Borís’ leave of absence was expiring, Anatole Kurágin made his appearance in Moscow”
“This was Anatole Kurágin whom she had seen and noticed long ago at the ball in Petersburg.”
“During this act every time Natásha looked toward the stalls she saw Anatole Kurágin with an arm thrown across the back of his chair, staring at her.”
“Anatole entered, stooping and trying not to brush against anyone.”
“Kurágin was much more sensible and simple with women than among men.”
“You’ll come to the costume tournament, Countess? Do come!”
“Anatole Kurágin was staying in Moscow”
“Anatole consented and went to Moscow”
“Anatole had very soon abandoned his wife”
“Anatole was always content with his position”
“Anatole was sincerely fond of Dólokhov”
“Anatole had no notion and was incapable of considering what might come of such love-making”
“I will tell my sister to ask her to dinner”
“Well, that can’t happen twice! Eh?”
“recalled every detail of yesterday’s interview with Anatole”
“a love letter from Anatole”
“Anatole had lately moved to Dólokhov’s.”
“Anatole had a passport, an order for post horses, ten thousand rubles he had taken from his sister and another ten thousand borrowed with Dólokhov’s help.”
“Yes, of course,” returned Anatole, evidently not listening to Dólokhov and looking straight before him with a smile that did not leave his face.”
“Didn’t I explain to you that I have come to this conclusion: if this marriage is invalid,” he went on, crooking one finger, “then I have nothing to answer for; but if it is valid, no matter!”
“Anatole cried and, clutching his hair, left the room, but returned at once and dropped into an armchair in front of Dólokhov with his feet turned under him.”
“Anatole went out of the room and returned a few minutes later wearing a fur coat girt with a silver belt, and a sable cap jauntily set on one side and very becoming to his handsome face.”
“Well, good-by, Theodore. Thank you for everything and farewell!” said Anatole.”
“Eh? And now, when shall we meet again? I am going abroad. We have had a good time—now farewell, lads! To our health! Hurrah!...”,”
“Well, good-by, Matrëna,” said Anatole, kissing her.”
““To what Mistress? Who are you?” asked Anatole in a breathless whisper.”
“the cause of this was Anatole Kurágin”
“for that fool Anatole who was already secretly married”
“He drove through the town seeking Anatole Kurágin, at the thought of whom now the blood rushed to his heart and he felt a difficulty in breathing.”
“Anatole, for whom Pierre was looking, dined that day with Dólokhov, consulting him as to how to remedy this unfortunate affair.”
“Mon cher,” answered Anatole (their whole conversation was in French), “I don’t consider myself bound to answer questions put to me in that tone.”
“to meet Anatole Kurágin”
“he wanted to meet Kurágin personally”
“he knew that when he did meet Kurágin”
“all his unexpended anger suddenly swelled up in his heart”
“Anatole Kurágin, whom Prince Andrew had hoped to find with the army, was not there.”
“he recognized Anatole Kurágin”