Claim: In 1838, Eugène Marin Labiche wrote and premiered two plays, and published a romance called La Clé des champs.
Evidence: In the same year, Labiche, still doubtful about his true vocation, published a romance called La Clé des champs. Labiche tried his hand at dramatic criticism in the Revue des théâtres and in 1838, wrote and premiered two plays.