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The Coming Race (eBook)

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2022
159 Seiten
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859-654738922-4 (EAN)

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The Coming Race - Edward Bulwer-Lytton
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton's novel, 'The Coming Race,' explores the journey of a protagonist who discovers a hidden underground society of powerful beings. The book delves into themes of evolution, utopian societies, and the dangers of advanced technologies. Written in a detailed and descriptive style, Bulwer-Lytton's work invites readers to ponder the implications of a society more advanced than our own. The literary context of the novel reflects the fascination with science and technology during the Victorian era, as well as the exploration of social structures and human progress. The book's unique blend of adventure and speculative fiction makes it a captivating read for those interested in exploring the unknown possibilities of a hidden civilization.

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, first Baron Lytton (1803–1873), was a prominent English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician, best known for his aphorism, 'The pen is mightier than the sword.' A prolific writer, Bulwer-Lytton penned a significant number of literary works that have earned him a place in the annals of English literature. His novel 'The Coming Race' (1871), a pioneering work in the science fiction genre, hints at his versatility and imagination, exploring themes of a subterranean world dominated by a superior human race known as the Vril-ya. His contribution, however, extends beyond this singular work. Notably, his novel 'Pellucidar', his historical romances such as 'The Last Days of Pompeii' (1834), and his occult interests in works like 'A Strange Story' (1862) demonstrate his adept handling of a broad range of themes from the contemporary social scene to the historical and fantastic. Bulwer-Lytton's literary style is characterized by a complex, sometimes florid, narrative and a keen interest in exploring the societal mores of his time. Throughout his literary career, he achieved significant acclaim, though in later years his reputation waned. In present-day discussions, his work is subject to a reevaluation that acknowledges both his achievements in genre diversification and his impact on Victorian literature (Christensen, 1977; Mitchell, 1998).

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Fantasy / Science Fiction Science Fiction
Literatur Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
Schlagworte 1984 • 19th-Century Literature • 19th century speculative fiction • advanced civilizations fiction • Brave New World • dystopian novels • Edward Bulwer-Lytton books • Enlightened race • Eve of Man • extinct • intellectual curiosity • philosophical exploration • proto-science fiction classics • Ready Player One • Social commentary • Social commentary novels • Star Wars • subterranean adventure • Subterranean civilization • technological advancement • The Children of Men • The Gender Game • The Giver • The Handmaid’s Tale • Utopian ideation • Utopian Literature • Victorian science fiction • Vril energy concept • Vril energy source
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