English Victorian Poet and Novelist whose novels are noted for their wit, brilliant dialogue, and aphoristic quality of language. 1828-1909 Popularity:
“A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power”
“A kiss is but a kiss now! and no wave of a great flood that whirls me to the sea. But, as you will! we'll sit contentedly, and eat our pot of honey on the grave.”