# Andrei Nicolaievich — Short Fiction character guide

> Andrei Nicolaievich in Short Fiction by Vsevolod Garshin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Andrei

**First appearance:** 0041-nadejda-nicolaievna

## Who they are

A character appearing in the story.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/i)

The narrator, who is writing his memoirs to cope with traumatic memories and is recovering from a severe injury or illness.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/ii)

The narrator and artist, reflecting on his past and his artistic struggle.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/iii)

The narrator, an artist struggling with his painting of Charlotte Corday, visits Bezsonow and discusses his creative despair and personal life.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/iv)

The narrator, struggling with his painting of Lot's wife and feeling weary.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/vii)

The narrator and artist, painting Nadejda Nicolaievna as Charlotte Corday.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/ix)

The narrator and painter, feels depression and longing as the picture nears completion, struggles to connect with Nadejda.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/xiii)

Narrator who receives Sonia's letter and realizes his love for Nadejda.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/xiv)

The narrator, who feels it unnecessary to speak of his earlier thoughts and fears alarming Nadejda's wounded soul.

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