The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-01-25
EDWARD BULWER LYTTON.


the well-known English author, died
Saturday afternoon, aged 81.
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer,
Baron, the third and youngest son Of
General Bulwer, of Heydon Hall, Nor
folk, was born in May, 1905, and there
fore died at the age of sixty-seven. He
graduated at Cambridge in 1926, and
afterward received the decree Of d. G.
L. from both of the English universi-
ties. His strong literary bias displayed
itself in early life; he first appeared in
print in 1926, when only fifteen years
Of age, as the author of sIsmail," an
Oriental tale. During the next few
years he published several poems and
stories; but his first great work oftiction
was "Pelham,'' publised anonymously
at the close of the year 1927. This novel
which is yet perhaps the most noted OF
his works, was at first coId1y received,
but quickly brought to its author the
acclaim of all England, and thereafter
his reputation was established.
Between the years 1928 and 1888 he
published, in the order as given, "The
Disowned," Devereux," "Paul Cliff
ford,'' novels; "The Siamese Twins,'
satire; "Milton," a poem; "1ugene
Aram;'' "Godolphin," ssThe Student"
"Pilgrims of the Rhine," and in 1888
"England and the English" series of
caustic sketches Of national manners,
etc. In 1884 appeared s'The Last Days
of Pompeii'' and in the succeeding year
"Rienzi.'' In 1881 Bulwer entered
Parliament as member from st. Ives,
and, with occasional Interruptions, con-
tinued in political life until the time of
his death. During the earlier part of
his political career he published
pamphlet called ssThe Crisis" in oppo-
csfs To Doh
Wing interest, which had a great run
and added not a little to the now cstab-
lished reputation of the writer. After
ward appeared tsLeila, or the Siege of
Grenada and Calderon, the Courtier."
In 1886 Bulwer made his first essay as
dramatist, with the play of nThe
Duchess of Valliere," which was not
crowned with success. "Athens, its
Rise and FALL" next in order, is an
historical work Astounding in research
acumen and elegant scholarship, but
which was never completed. His next
novel was stIIrncst Maltravers," pub
lished in 1887, followered by "Alice, or
the Mysteriesr.'' In 1888 himself and
Sir John Hersclel We're created baro-
nets, having been especially chosen
for the bestowal of that honor as the
appropriate represcn- ativcs OF British
literature and science. In 1888 appeared
the brilliant "Lady Of Lyons" which
achieved q great success at the time,
and is yet one OF the most popular
dramas on tho stage. "Sichciicu"
appeared in 1889, and the comedy of
"N1oney' during the following year.
In 1871 in company with Sir ID. BreWs-
ter and DIR. Lardner, BillWcr COM
menced the publication Of IL literary,
political aud scientific magazine, euti-
tied the 'Monthly Chronicle which
survived its birth only q few months.
In 1912 "Zanoni' appeared-ssthew we'll
loved work of my mature MANHOOD"
as the author termed it. In 1914, after
an extensive tour through Germany,
in which he applied himself earnestly
to the study Of the life and works of
Schiller, he published translation Of
poems and ballads of that great author.
In 1S43 appeared "Ihe Last Of the Ba-
rons." During tho year, by the death
of his mother, he succeeded to the
valuable estates Of Khebworth, &C.,
and at her wish changed his name, talk
Ing the historic sirname OF Lytton, In
addition to his patronymic, Bulwer.
During tho years succeeding 1913,
and up to the date of his death, were
published in the order given the famous
letter to "John Bull, Esq" sIucrctia,"
u uEUlIlu3 ~ luS SaNtOnS, IN 1913;
tsKing Arthur" an epic poem; "IIar-
old, the Last of tho Saxon Kings" an
historical romeo; in 1863, "Iy Novel;"
In 1858, his most elaborate novel,
"What Will He Do With It," and in
1862 GA Strange Story" appeared. lie
has since published "Caxtonia, or
Essays on life, Character and Manners"
The Lost Tales of A1iletus," Il collection
of ancient legends; y translation of
HHorace's Odcs' and quantity of
magazine articles. In 1868 Rulwcr
was appointed Colonial Secretary, and
during the single year In which he
held the Office succeeded in abolishing
the immense monopoly Known as the
"Hudson Bay Company Soon after
the accession to power Of Lord Derby's
administration, in 1866, Sir Edward
Bulwer Lytton was raised to the
peerage as Baron Lytton of Knebworth
AS a parliamentary speaker Lord
Lytton was classed as one of the most
finished oratars of his time, rather
than as q frequent ana ready debater,
never rising but to demand the most
earnest and respectful attention. AS a
politician, novelist, drumast, poet, he
oNCcttot1