The French novelist, poet, and playwright who wrote "Michael Strogoff" is Jules Verne. "Michael Strogoff" is an adventure novel published in 1876, which is set in 19th century Russia and tells the story of a courier named Michael Strogoff, who is sent by the Tsar to deliver an important message to Irkutsk. The novel is one of Verne's most popular works and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.