Publisher's Synopsis
Vril: The Power of the Coming Race is a science fiction novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book was first published in 1871 and is set in a future world where a subterranean race of beings, known as the Vril-ya, have harnessed a powerful energy source called Vril. The Vril-ya are a highly advanced civilization with superior technology and a peaceful way of life. The protagonist of the story is an explorer who stumbles upon the entrance to the Vril-ya's underground world and is taken in by them. He learns about their society, their beliefs, and their use of Vril. The book explores themes of utopia, power, and the dangers of technology. The concept of Vril has been influential in popular culture and has been referenced in various works of science fiction. Overall, Vril: The Power of the Coming Race is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the possibilities and dangers of human progress.Vril is mankind's occult power of the future, and the kind of life and society created by its use. This book vividly describes Vril in vivid, prophetic, detail. Written over 120 years ago, in 1871, by the author of the Rosicrucian novel, Zanoni.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
