Mikhail Zagoskin

Mikhail Zagoskin
Mikhail Zagoskin
Born July 25, 1789(1789-07-25)
Ramzay, Russian Empire
Died July 5, 1852(1852-07-05) (aged 62)
Moscow, Russian Empire

Mikhail Nikolayevich Zagoskin (Russian: Михаил Николаевич Загоскин), (July 25, 1789 – July 5, 1852), was a Russian writer. Author of social comedies, historical novels.

Zagoskin was born in the village of Ramzay in Penza Oblast. His notable works include:

  • Roslavlev, or Russians in 1812 (Russian: Roslavlyov, ili Russkie v 1812 godu)—A historical novel influenced by Walter Scott, 1831
  • Moscow and Moscovites (Russian: Moskva i moskvichi)—A collection of stories, 1842–1850
  • The Three Suitors

He died in Moscow.

English translations

  • The Young Muscovite; or, The Poles in Russia, in three volumes, Cochrane and McCrone, London, 1834. from Google Books
  • Tales of Three Centuries, Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1891. from Archive.org

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