{"product_id":"the-coming-race-2","title":"The Coming Race","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coming Race, written by Baron Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1871, is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that explores themes of utopia, advanced civilizations, and the evolution of humanity. The story is narrated by a man who discovers a hidden subterranean world inhabited by the Vril-ya, a superior race of beings endowed with extraordinary mental and physical powers derived from a mysterious energy called Vril. As he interacts with the Vril-ya, the narrator is captivated by their advanced society, devoid of war, poverty, and disease, yet he also grapples with the implications of such power. The novel raises thought-provoking questions about progress, spirituality, and the potential future of mankind. Bulwer-Lytton's vivid imagery and philosophical musings offer a profound critique of contemporary Victorian society. The Coming Race is often regarded as a precursor to modern science fiction and remains an influential work, inviting readers to ponder humanity’s aspirations and the consequences of unchecked advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booksclassic","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":50369462206768,"sku":"9609441280067","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-coming-race-2","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}