Edward Bulwer-Lytton - The Parisians: "If you wish to be loved, show more of your faults than your virtues"

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The biography chronicles the life of Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton, a prolific writer and influential figure of the Victorian era. It details his early struggles with health and social integration, leading to his literary success beginning with "Ishmael and Other Poems" and the notable novel "Pelham." His diverse body of work spans genres including historical fiction and science fiction. The narrative also highlights his political involvement as Secretary of State for the Colonies and his later years marked by health challenges, culminating in his death in 1873.