Lucie Duff-Gordon Collected editions

Lucie Duff-Gordon (1821 – 1869) was an English travel writer and translator best known for Letters from Egypt, a vivid account of her years living along the Nile. Seeking a drier climate for her health, she immersed herself in Egyptian culture, forming close relationships with locals and chronicling their daily lives with empathy and detail.

Her writings blend personal observation with anthropological interest, offering a rare 19th-century female perspective on life in North Africa.

Through her open-minded curiosity, Lucie Duff-Gordon created a lasting portrait of a society in transition under the shadow of colonial influence.