Meilhac, Henri, 1831-1897

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Dates:
Birth 1831-02-21
Death 1897-07-06
French,
French,

Biographical notes:

Henri Meilhac was a French dramatist, who often collaborated with Ludovic Halévy.

From the guide to the Henri Meilhac plays, undated., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

This inscription is almost certainly by the French writer Henri Meilhac (1831-1897), who co-wrote the libretti for a number of operas and operettas, including Bizet's Carmen; Massenet's Manon; and Offenbach's La Périchole, La vie Parisienne and La belle Hélène.

From the description of Autographed pencil sketch and poetic commentary, ca. 1855-1856. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155887319

French palywright.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?], 16 June [no year], to Cristi, [no year] June 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873567

French dramatist and librettist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?], 2 February 1888, to an unidentified recipient, 1888 Feb. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873568

Henri Meilhac was a French dramatist, who often collaborated with Ludovic Halévy.

From the description of Plays, undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 83660284

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Subjects:

  • French drama (Comedy)
  • Theater 19th century

Occupations:

  • Dramatists
  • Librettists

Places:

  • France (as recorded)

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