Author: Eugène Scribe; Antoine-François Varner; Germain Delavigne; et al.
Title: Rã©Pertoire Du Thã©Atre de Madame: Le Mariage de Raison; la Lune de Miel; le Mal Du Pays; le Diplomate; le Plus Beau Jour; la Quarantaine
Description: Paris, Baudouin Frères et Pollet, 1827-1828. Leather. Two volumes from the series 'Répertoire du Théatre de Madame', containing works by Eugène Scribe and many other playwrights. Two volumes in uniform half calf bindings with marbled boards. Eugène Scribe (1791-1861) was a French dramatist and librettist. He is best known for writing 'well-made plays' ('pièces bien faites'), an enduringly popular format, and as the librettist of many highly successful grand operas and 'opéras-comiques&apos. These two volumes are part of the series 'Répertoire du Théatre de Madame', and contain six plays written by Scribe in collaboration with other popular playwrights of the time. Each play is complete with its own half title page, title page and dramatis personae.Volume I comprises: Le Mariage de Raison by Eugène Scribe and Antoine-François Varner La Lune de Miel by Eugène Scribe, Mélesville (Baron Anne-Honoré-Joseph Duveyrier) and Pierre Carmouche Le Mal du Pays by Eugène Scribe and Mélesville (Baron Anne-Honoré-Joseph Duveyrier) Volume II comprises: Le Diplomate by Eugène Scribe and Germain Delavigne Le Plus Beau Jour by Eugène Scribe and Antoine-François Varner La Quarantaine by Eugène Scribe and Édouard-Joseph-Ennemond Mazères In uniform half calf bindings. Externally generally smart, though somewhat rubbed to the spines and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Plays Eugene Scribe Antoine-Francois Varner Germain Delavigne Eugene Scribe Not Stated


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