Marie-Eugène-Melchior de Vogüé was a French writer, diplomat, and literary critic. His work is characterized by a deep interest in Oriental cultures and archaeology, which is reflected in his literary style and themes. As a literary critic, he was known for his keen insight and ability to analyze the literary trends of his time. Vogüé contributed to French literature not only through his writings but also through his intellectual influence and pursuit of cultural understanding.
For fans of Turgenev and Tolstoy, these 19th-century tales set in Russia and told by French author E-M de Vogüé are now available in the first English translation in 123 years. The narrator visits a former serf owner who tells of the ups and downs in the lives of peasants struggling to live freely after serfdom is abolished.