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Edward George Bulwer-Lytton was born on May 25, 1803. He was an English novelist, playwright, poet, and politician who was best known for his historical novels. Bulwer-Lytton's novels were popular in his day, but his reputation has suffered in recent years due to their melodramatic style and lack of realism. Nevertheless, Bulwer-Lytton is still considered one of the most important English novelists of the 19th century.