Adrienne Lecouvreur

"Adrienne Lecouvreur" is a drama written in 1848 by Eugene Scribe and Ernest Legouve, who is known for his contribution to the "well-made play" technique that dominated play-writing in the 19th century. The plot is inspired by the real-life love affair between Adrienne Lecouvreur, a famous French actress, and Maurice, Comte de Saxe, which ended tragically. The play was originally written for Rachel, a renowned French tragedienne. This drama is an important example of the 19th-century dramatic style and is still studied and performed today.