Eugene Scribe (1874)

""Eugene Scribe"" is a biographical work written by Ernest Legouve in 1874. The book delves into the life and career of Eugene Scribe, a prominent French playwright of the 19th century. Legouve explores Scribe's early life, his education, and his rise to fame as a prolific and successful writer of plays, librettos, and opera librettos.The book also provides insight into Scribe's creative process and the influences that shaped his work. Legouve examines the themes and motifs that were common in Scribe's plays, including love, politics, and social class. He also discusses the impact that Scribe had on French theater and how his work influenced other playwrights and artists of the time.Throughout the book, Legouve draws on primary sources such as Scribe's personal letters and journals to give readers a more intimate look at the man behind the plays. He also provides context for Scribe's work by discussing the social and political climate of France during the 19th century.Overall, ""Eugene Scribe"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of France's most influential playwrights. It offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of a man who helped shape the cultural landscape of his time.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.