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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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CHAPTER XIX. -The coming Race
During our walk back to the city, Taee decided to take an alternative route to show me the departure station for travellers and emigrants within their community. This exposed me to their unique means of transportation, divided into land and aerial vehicles. The land vehicles varied greatly in size and purpose, ranging from simple carriages to movable homes equipped with several rooms, all powered by the mysterious force known as vril. This same force also propelled their aerial crafts, which resembled…-
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CHAPTER XIII. -The coming Race
In Chapter XIII of "The Coming Race," the narrator describes the unique aspects of the religious beliefs and practices of the advanced underground civilization he has discovered, the Vril-ya. Central to their faith is the universal worship of a divine Creator and Sustainer of the universe, which is deeply intertwined with their understanding and use of the mysterious energy called vril. The Vril-ya stand out for two primary reasons: their unanimous belief and consistent practice of their religion's…-
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CHAPTER XII. -The coming Race
The language of the Vril-ya from "The Coming Race" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton presents a fascinating exploration into linguistic evolution and sophistication. Max Muller's comparison between the strata of languages and Earth's geological layers serves as a foundation for understanding the Vril-ya's language, which demonstrates the evolutionary journey from monosyllabic roots through agglutinative to inflectional forms, echoing the progression from isolation to amalgamation in linguistic form. This evolution…-
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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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