Euphues (1579), a book thet bears the embryo of English novel. - It was written by John Lyly.
John Lyly (1554-1606) belongs to the Elizabethan(1558 - 1603) period. - From the University Wits John Lyly was one of them. His other famous works- - Campaspe, - Sapho and Phao, - Midas - etc.
Source: An ABC of English Literature, Dr. M Mofizar Rahman and Britannica.com