Eugene Scribe (1874)

""Eugene Scribe"" is a biography of the French playwright, Eugene Scribe, written by Ernest Legouve and originally published in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of Scribe's life, from his childhood in Paris to his rise to fame as one of the most prolific and successful playwrights of the 19th century. Legouve explores Scribe's early years as a struggling writer, his collaborations with composers such as Rossini and Meyerbeer, and his enduring legacy as a master of the ""well-made play"" genre. The book also delves into Scribe's personal life, including his relationships with women and his involvement in the political and social issues of his time. Overall, ""Eugene Scribe"" offers a fascinating look at the life and work of a towering figure in French theater history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.