1916 — 1979
Eugène Scribe
Born Dec 24, 1791December 24, 1791·Died Feb 20, 1861February 20, 1861·69 years
Augustin Eugène Scribe was a French dramatist and librettist. He is known for the perfection of the so-called "well-made play" (pièce bien faite), a mainstay of popular theatre for over 100 years, and as the librettist of many of the most successful grand operas.
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