French dramatist and librettist (1791–1861)
Eugène Scribe
Augustin Eugène Scribe was a French dramatist and librettist.
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- Profession
- French dramatist and librettist (1791–1861)
- Born
- 1791-12-24
Overview
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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