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The Coming Race
The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a speculative science fiction novel about a hidden, advanced subterranean civilization with telepathic powers, exploring themes of technology, utopia, and human progress.-
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CHAPTER XXVIII. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXVIII of "The Coming Race," the narrator and Taee engage in a profound conversation about life, death, and the societal values of the Vril-ya. Positioned on the broad road leading from the city to a now-closed chasm, the entryway to the narrator's ascent into this subterranean world, they confront the startling revelation of the narrator's impending death—an order decreed by Taee's father under the impulse of maintaining the community's welfare. Taee, revealing a blend of childlike innocence…-
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CHAPTER XXVII. -The coming Race
As I sat in my chamber, Taee, a child of the Vril-ya, visited me. His presence brought comfort, as I felt less overshadowed by his innocence than by the company of more educated and mature beings. Prompted by a desire to revisit the spot where I first descended into this nether world, I proposed a stroll outside the city, to which Taee agreed, albeit with a seriousness uncommon to him. In the street, we encountered a group of young Gy-ei returning from the fields, their arms laden with flowers, their…-
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CHAPTER XXVI. -The coming Race
After his conversation with Zee, the narrator expresses profound melancholy. He begins to view the marvelous community of the Vril-ya with dread, realizing that despite their kindness, they could easily destroy him. His once-curious interest in their unique way of life transforms into a longing for the familiar world above, complete with its imperfections and challenges. He reflects on how the Vril-ya’s society realizes many utopian ideas philosophers dream of, with no war, true equality, and a world…-
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CHAPTER XXIX. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXIX of "The Coming Race," the narrator is awakened in the middle of the night by Zee, a member of the Vril-ya, a superior subterranean race. She warns him of a decision made to end his life as the council, influenced by three sages, sees no other option for him. Determined to save him, Zee guides the narrator through the silent, luminous streets of the Vril-ya world towards the chasm that leads back to the surface. The urgency of their mission contrasts deeply with the stillness of the…-
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CHAPTER XXIV. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXIV of "The Coming Race," the narrator describes an experience with the funeral customs of the advanced underground civilization he's exploring. After disembarking from an air-boat, the narrative begins with Aph-Lin, the narrator's host, being approached by a child who invites him to attend the funeral of a recently deceased relative. Seizing the opportunity to avoid an uncomfortable meeting with Zee and curious about the funeral proceedings of this society, the narrator requests to accompany…-
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CHAPTER XXIII. -The coming Race
Chapter 23 of "The Coming Race" begins with the protagonist expressing discomfort following a conversation about the affections of Aph-Lin's daughter, Zee. Zee’s attraction to him, viewed with casual indifference by her father, creates a risk deemed both flammable and unreciprocated. This unease influences the protagonist’s visit to Aph-Lin's countryside estate, distinct in architecture and surrounded by complex machinery showing agricultural advancements. The country home is described as a harmonious…-
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CHAPTER XXII. -The coming Race
In this chapter of "The Coming Race," the protagonist discusses with Aph-Lin the caution and restrictions surrounding his interaction with the Vril-ya, especially the women. Despite the promise of confidentiality he and others have made, Aph-Lin worries about the protagonist’s ability to avoid revealing too much about his own world. The protagonist's movements in the community are always supervised, often accompanied by Aph-Lin or his child-friend Taee. We learn about Aph-Lin’s family, highlighting…-
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CHAPTER XXI. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXI of "The Coming Race," the narrator reflects on Zee's deepening affection for him, distinguishing it from the playful fondness of Taee. This attention, however, instills not pride but fear in him, given Zee's formidable combination of wisdom, power, and popularity among her people. Zee embodies the epitome of protective and nurturing instincts, extending her benevolence not just to her fellow beings but also to animals and children, healing, comforting, and teaching with a pervasive desire to…-
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CHAPTER XX. -The coming Race
Following Taee's adventurous expedition, his visits to me became more frequent, his youthful curiosity and affection for me presenting a refreshing break from his typically grave and duty-bound peers. Despite being on the younger side and not yet engrossed in the rigorous scientific training of his age group, Taee, barely twelve, displayed a blend of wisdom and playful humor often found in seasoned geniuses. To him, I was akin to an entertaining pet, a source of amusement as he endeavored to acquaint me…-
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