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Eugène Scribe
AuthorBooks · Second hand1791-1861
Augustin Eugène Scribe was a French dramatist and librettist. He is known for writing "well-made plays", a mainstay of popular theatre for over 100 years, and as the librettist of many of the most successful grand operas and opéras-comiques.
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About Eugène Scribe
Birth
1791
Death
1861
Augustin Eugène Scribe was a French dramatist and librettist. He is known for writing "well-made plays", a mainstay of popular theatre for over 100 years, and as the librettist of many of the most successful grand operas and opéras-comiques.
Eugène Scribe was a prolific French author who wrote an astonishing 1,151 works throughout his career.
Born in Paris in 1791, he became a key figure in 19th-century theater and opera.
His talent was not limited to playwriting, as he also excelled as a librettist, novelist, and composer.
He is globally recognized for his vast production of librettos that brought numerous memorable operas to life.
His literary legacy, compiled in his extensive Théâtre, remains a fundamental pillar of French drama.
