Victor Bulwer-Lytton 
Life of Edward Bulwer, First Lord Lytton [PDF ebook] 

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Literature became to him as art to the artistw — as mistress to the lover — an engrossing and passionate delight. He loved it as a pro fession — he dexoted to its pursuits and honours his youth, cares.