Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a 19th-century English novelist, playwright, and politician, born on May 25, 1803. He is best known for his works such as The Last Days of Pompeii and Pelham. Bulwer-Lytton's writing often explored themes of romance, adventure, and the supernatural, making him a popular figure in Victorian literature. In addition to his novels, Bulwer-Lytton is famous for coining the phrase "the pen is mightier than the sword," which emphasizes the power of writing and ideas over violence. He served as a member of Parliament and was also involved in various literary and political circles during his lifetime, which ended on January 18, 1873.