War and Peace · Character
Magnítski
Also known as Magnitsky, Monsieur Magnítski, Mr. Magnítski
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 110
Magnítski brings a polished, performative energy to company, moving easily from an anecdote to the prospect of a comic recitation. He seems to enjoy the moment when all attention turns his way, though the text leaves his outward appearance largely unsketched.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 110
- Books
- 1
A friend of Speránski and chairman of the Committee on Army Regulations, Magnítski belongs to the official circles around the reformer. At Speránski’s dinner he entertains the company with an anecdote and prepares to recite humorous verses, displaying a taste for social performance. Later, he is noted as having been deported to his assigned place; the novel gives little further detail of his life.
Description
Magnítski is identified as middle-aged, but the text provides no account of his height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, or facial features. His clothing is not specifically described; as a gentleman at a formal dinner, he may be shown in restrained period dress without invented ornament. The clearest visual impression is of a poised, sociable man ready to hold an audience with a story or comic verse.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- MM
Michael Mikháylovich Speránskiintimate acquaintance
Magnítski belongs to Speránski’s close social circle and entertains the company with anecdotes and humorous verses.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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