Word: symptons
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Dates: during 1924-1924
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...French playwrights from 1815 to 1860, during which time over 400 plays issued from his pen. Practically every innovation, every reform, every novelty found in the French drama of the century originated with Scribe. For readers of today, his chief importance lies in the fact he was a social sympton, and that he painted in vivid tones the life of the French bourgeoisie of his time. Professor Arvin has had the good fortune to obtain access to the voluminous document now in the possession of Scribe's daughter-in-law, so that his book will doubtless remain for many years...