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CHAPTER XI. ‑The coming Race
Chapter XI of "The Coming Race" delves into the narrator's fascination and confusion regarding the habitability of subterranean regions, which seemingly contradict established scientific beliefs about the relationship between depth beneath the earth's surface and temperature. Traditionally, it is believed that the deeper one goes towards the earth's core, the hotter it becomes, with a general assertion of increasing heat at a rate of a degree for every foot, starting from fifty feet below the surface.…-
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CHAPTER X. ‑The coming Race
Chapter X of "The Coming Race" explores the social structures and gender dynamics of the novel's advanced underground society, focusing particularly on the roles and perceptions of men and women (referred to as Ana and Gy-ei respectively). In this society, gender equality is not just an ideal but a concrete reality, with both men and women enjoying the same rights and responsibilities from childhood through adulthood. Early on, both genders are engaged in similar work and activities, including the tasks…-
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CHAPTER IX. ‑The coming Race
The flesh of the animals when killed is never eaten. Indeed, the Ana regard with abhorrence the idea of making the carcass of any living thing the nutriment of their bodies; and their food, artificially prepared, is not analogous to anything we use. I should class it rather among vegetables than meats. Many of their plants are composed of farinaceous substances easy of digestion, in which they contrive to mingle those mineral salts which are healthful to the system, especially lime, but which in our…-
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CHAPTER VII. ‑The coming Race
In Chapter VII of "The Coming Race", the narrator is provided with a private room formerly belonging to Zee, in a grand edifice. Unlike the more publicly opulent spaces, this room is modestly adorned, featuring walls hung with variegated matting and a bed of simple design. The room also houses an aviary of melodious, unfamiliar birds capable of complex musical arrangements, hinting at a level of domestic and artistic sophistication. The narrator's reflections are soon interrupted by the visit of his host…-
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CHAPTER V. ‑The coming Race
In Chapter V of "The Coming Race," the narrator encounters a being from an advanced civilization deep beneath the Earth's surface, who greets him in a language he cannot understand. The being's touch instills a sense of peace in the narrator, leading them to a vast, brilliantly lit hall filled with unfamiliar technology and scents. The presence of mechanical automatons and the effortless flight of the beings on mechanical wings suggest a society where technology and nature merge seamlessly. The narrator…-
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CHAPTER IV. ‑The coming Race
In Chapter IV of "The Coming Race," the narrator describes his initial encounter with a mysterious building and its inhabitant, revealing both awe and fear. The building, carved partly from rock and adorned with Egyptian-esque architecture, stood grand with its massive, tapering columns that embraced the local flora in their design. As the narrator approaches, he is confronted by a being that challenges his understanding of the human form. This entity, which blends human features with an otherworldly…-
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CHAPTER III. ‑The Coming Race
In Chapter III of "The Coming Race," the narrator continues his exploration of the subterranean world with apprehensive yet keen interest. Venturing down a lamplit road, he approaches a strikingly large edifice nestled within a setting that seems both alien and meticulously cultivated. The road appears akin to an Alpine pass, bordered by massive rocky formations, suggesting the narrator is traversing through a linkage of mountains. Below, a vast valley unfolds, startling him with its palpable markers of…-
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CHAPTER II. ‑The Coming Race
In Chapter II of "The Coming Race," the narrator and his friend, invigorated by curiosity and a rekindled sense of adventure, prepare to descend deeper into the mysterious chasm discovered the previous day. Doubts and beliefs mix in the air as they equip themselves with veteran miners for supervision and a strong coil of rope for safety. The descent is singular and methodical, with the engineer leading the way, followed by the narrator. Upon reaching their previously attained ledge, the duo is greeted…-
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CHAPTER I. ‑The Coming Race
In Chapter 1 of "The Coming Race," the narrator begins by establishing his American lineage, which traces back to England during the reign of Charles II. His family, notable for its role in the War of Independence and social standing, eschewed public service after a failed congressional bid by his father. Turning to academia, the narrator, the eldest of three, ventures to England at sixteen for education and starts a commercial training in Liverpool. Following his father's death, with a substantial…-
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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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