Possible Clues:

• Nikolai - - , Russian author 1809-1852
• Nineteenth century Russian author
• One who wrote with twice the energy at length
• Russian writer turns on left
• Author of "The Inspector General"
• Works by Liberal writer
• Author's description of erotic dancer, live
• Russian novelist
• Writer of the short story 'The Overcoat'
• Try repeating line from Russian author