War and Peace · Character
Lelorgne d'Ideville
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 196
He has the practiced ease of someone who can make one voice understood by another, and his smile gives the work a touch of warmth. Attentive and composed, he seems to listen for meaning beneath the words as carefully as he listens to the words themselves.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 196
- Books
- 1
Lelorgne d'Ideville serves as an interpreter in Napoleon's orbit, accompanying Berthier and translating a Cossack's speech with a smile. Later, Napoleon summons him again to translate, placing him at the delicate threshold between command and comprehension. His brief appearances suggest how indispensable—and easily overlooked—the work of making people understand one another can be.
Description
The text identifies Lelorgne d'Ideville as a male interpreter but gives no description of his age, build, complexion, hair, eyes, or facial features. He is seen smiling while interpreting, with a composed, attentive professional manner. His clothing and any distinguishing features are not specified.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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