Paul Clifford

Synopsis

Paul Clifford is a novel published in 1830 by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton. It tells the life of Paul Clifford, a man who leads a dual life as both a criminal and an upscale gentleman. The book was successful upon its release. It is best known for its opening phrase "It was a dark and stormy night...", which helped inspire the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. It is an early example of the Newgate novel.

Text license: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Details

Type

Book

Release date

January 1, 1830

Created by

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Countries

United Kingdom

Cover: Wikimedia Commons · Lytton · Public domain · Source