Edward Bulwer-Lytton - Kenelm Chillingly: His Adventures and Opinions

The biography chronicles the life of Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton, a prolific writer known for his contributions across various genres, including historical fiction, romance, and science fiction. Despite a troubled childhood and health issues, he achieved early success with his poetry and novels, notably "Pelham" and "The Last Days of Pompeii." His involvement in politics as Secretary of State for the Colonies and his later peerage marked significant milestones. The narrative concludes with his struggles with health leading to his death in 1873.