Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was an English novelist, playwright and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies and later Baron Lytton. Enormously popular in his day, he coined several phrases that outlived his reputation. His works include The Caxtons, The Last Days of Pompeii, Pelham, and The Coming Race.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was an English novelist, playwright and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies and later Baron Lytton. Enormously popular in his day, he coined several phrases that outlived his reputation. His works include The Caxtons, The Last Days of Pompeii, Pelham, ...