Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

~ 1803 - 1873

Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873) was a British novelist, poet, and playwright. He is known for his literary works, including the novel "The Last Days of Pompeii" and the opening line "It was a dark and stormy night," which has become a famous cliché in English literature. Bulwer-Lytton was also a politician and served as a Member of Parliament.