Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a prominent English writer and politician in the 19th century. Bulwer-Lytton is notable for being one of the first authors to earn a considerable fortune from just his books. Bulwer-Lytton also was responsible for famous sayings such as "e;pursuit of the almighty dollar"e; and "e;the pen is mightier than the sword"e;. Some of his most famous works include The Last Days of Pompeii, The Coming Race, and Zanoni.Harold, published in 1848, is a historical novel that tells the story of the great Saxon King.