Edward Bulwer Lytton

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The Coming Race (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"The Coming Race" is a novel written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1871. It is a work of science fiction and utopian fiction that explores themes of social organization, technology, and the potential evolution of humanity. The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist who discovers a subterranean civilization known as the Vril-ya, who live beneath the Earth's surface. The Vril-ya possess advanced technology and psychic abilities derived from a powerful energy source called "Vril." As the protagonist learns more about this underground society, he becomes entangled in their affairs and must navigate the complexities of their culture and politics. "The Coming Race" is notable for popularizing the concept of "Vril," a term that later became associated with various occult and pseudoscientific beliefs. The novel also explores themes of power, utopianism, and the potential consequences of unchecked technological advancement. While not as well-known as some of Bulwer-Lytton's other works, such as "The Last Days of Pompeii," "The Coming Race" remains influential in the science fiction genre and has inspired subsequent writers and thinkers interested in speculative fiction and alternative societies.

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Autor

Edward George Bulwer Lytton was a prolific English author, poet, novelist and politician, he served at the prestigious post of Secretary of the State for the Colonies of the United Kingdom. He was born in London on 23 May 1803. His father was General William Bulwer of Heydon Hall, mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton. He was a delicate child but a rapid learner. He started writing verses at ten years of age. He went to Trinity College of Cambridge. For English verse Sculpture he won the Chancellor Gold Medal. His first novel, the glorious Byronic romance Falkland, was not liked by people. But his second novel, Pelham or The Adventure of a Gentleman, was a hit and he began his successful fluent career in literary writing. He joined politics as a member of the Whigs, liberal political party. He died on 18 January 1873. His notable works - Pelham, The Last Days of Pompeii, The Coming Race, The Haunted and Haunters, Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale, Harold : The Last of Saxon Kings, Alice or the Mysteries, Athens : It's Rise and Fall etc. Lytton used some considerable phrases - 'It was dark and Stormy night', 'Almighty dollar, the pen is mightier than the sword' etc.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Swan Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. März 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361914829
• Artikelnr.: 73569293