Augustin Eugène Scribe (French: [ogyst?~ ø??n sk?ib]; 24 December 1791 – 20 February 1861) was a French dramatist and librettist.
He is known for the perfection of the so-called "well-made play" (pièce bien faite), a mainstay of popular theatre for over 100 years, and as the librettist of many of the most successful grand operas.