Ellis Bell is the pen name used by the famous English novelist Emily Brontë. She was born on July 30, 1818, and is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, published in 1847. The use of a male pseudonym was common among women writers of her time, as it allowed them to gain more credibility in a male-dominated literary world. Ellis Bell was part of the Brontë literary family, which included her sisters Charlotte Brontë and Anne Brontë, who also wrote under pseudonyms. The Brontë sisters published their works together, and their unique styles and themes have had a lasting impact on English literature.