War and Peace · Character
Princess Liza Bolkónskaya
The charming, superficial wife of Prince Andrei, who dies in childbirth.
minor
Also known as Liza, Princess Liza, angel Liza, Madame Elizabeth
First appearance: ii
Princess Liza Bolkónskaya shows up with force in XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Princess Liza Bolkónskaya first appears in 0005 ii.
In XXVI: Andrei's wife. She is pregnant, talkative, and merrily navigates the social greetings. Her mood shifts quickly to tears when discussing her condition and Andrei's departure.
Later, in Anatole's Visit to Bald Hills: Resumes her coquettish social habits effortlessly; leads the lighthearted, false 'reminiscences' to animate the conversation.
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