augustin eugene scribe
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Definition
Proper noun: - Augustin Eugène Scribe: A French dramatist and librettist, known as one of the most prolific and commercially successful playwrights of the 19th century. He is particularly noted for perfecting the "well-made play" (pièce bien faite), a dramatic structure that emphasized tight plotting, suspense, and a logical resolution.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The plays of Augustin Eugène Scribe dominated the Parisian stage for decades.
- Many opera composers, including Auber and Verdi, used libretti written by Augustin Eugène Scribe.
Advanced Usage
- "Scribean" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the dramatic style of Eugène Scribe.
- The plot's intricate mechanics are a Scribean feature.
Variants and Related Words
- Scribe: Often used alone to refer to him, especially in historical or literary contexts.
- The formula of the well-made play is frequently attributed to Scribe.
Synonyms
- Dramatist: A writer of plays.
- Librettist: A person who writes the text (libretto) for an opera or musical.
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
Related Phrases
- "Well-made play": The specific dramatic structure for which Scribe is famous, involving a careful plot based on a secret, rising suspense, and a timely resolution.
- The influence of the well-made play can be seen in the works of later playwrights like Henrik Ibsen.
Noun
- French playwright (1791-1861)