War and Peace · primary
Mávra Kuzmínichna
fictional · female
The former housekeeper who is involved in the care of the wounded.
Aliases
the former housekeeper · old Mávra Kuzmínichna
Appearances
- First: Book ELEVEN · Chapter XIII · ¶ 7
- Latest: Book ELEVEN · Chapter XXII · ¶ 30
Relationships
Friendship · Natásha Rostóva
“Natásha was evidently pleased to be dealing with new people outside the ordinary routine of her life. She and Mávra Kuzmínichna tried to get as many of the wounded as possible into their yard.”
Social acquaintance · Prince Andrew Bolkónski
“She invited them to take the wounded man into the house.”
Family (aunt) · Count Ilyá Andréevich Rostóv
“Go and get the samovar to boil for your grandfather.”
Social acquaintance · the young officer
“They have gone away, sir. Went away yesterday at vespertime,” said Mávra Kuzmínichna cordially.”
Quotations
“the former housekeeper, old Mávra Kuzmínichna, had stepped out of the crowd”
““Your Papa must be told, though,” said Mávra Kuzmínichna.”
“Mávra Kuzmínichna, who was standing at the gate, had him brought into the Rostóvs’ yard.”
“Mávra Kuzmínichna and Vasílich, who were to remain in Moscow”
“the count embraced Mávra Kuzmínichna”
“the voice of Mávra Kuzmínichna who had entered silently.”
“Mávra Kuzmínichna, raising her arm threateningly.”
“Mávra Kuzmínichna flicked the dust off the clavichord and closed it.”
“Mávra Kuzmínichna went to the gate.”
“said Mávra Kuzmínichna cordially.”
“Just wait a minute, sir. One little moment,” said she.”
“Mávra Kuzmínichna appeared from behind the corner of the house.”
“Christ be with you, sir! May God preserve you!” said she, bowing as she saw him out.”