Paul Clifford

Paul Clifford Synopsis

Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a prominent English writer and politician in the 19th century. Bulwer-Lytton is notable for being one of the first authors to earn a considerable fortune from just his books. Bulwer-Lytton also was responsible for famous sayings such as "e;pursuit of the almighty dollar"e; and "e;the pen is mightier than the sword"e;. Some of his most famous works include The Last Days of Pompeii, The Coming Race, and Zanoni.Paul Clifford, published in 1830, is a novel that tells the story of a man who leads a dual life as a criminal and an upstanding gentleman. This book is notable as it coined the famous opening phrase "e;It was a dark and stormy night"e;.