Théâtre; Volume 8

<p>This is Volume 8 of the collected theatrical works of Eugène Scribe presented in the original French. Scribe (1791-1861) was a prolific and influential French playwright and librettist known for his well-made plays (<i>pièces bien faites</i>) which dominated the Parisian stage for much of the 19th century. This volume contains a selection of his dramas showcasing his skill in crafting intricate plots and memorable characters. Scribe's works reflect the social customs and comedic styles popular during the July Monarchy and the Second Empire offering readers a glimpse into the theatrical landscape of 19th-century France. His contributions significantly shaped the development of modern drama and continue to be studied for their historical and literary value. </p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>