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Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur
AuthorBooks · Second hand1799-1874
Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.
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About Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur
Birth
1799
Death
1874
First book
1856
Years writing
170
Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.
Born in Saint Petersburg, Sophie Rostopchine became a key figure in French children's literature.
Her prolific career spans an astonishing 268 published works.
She is world-renowned for classics such as Sophie's Misfortunes.
Her literary style masterfully explores both fairy tales and stories of everyday life.
Through her tales, she left an indelible legacy on 19th-century children's literature.
