Vril, The Power of the Coming Race #892908

Vril, The Power of the Coming Race
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Deep beneath the surface of the Earth lies a mysterious and powerful civilization—one that may be older, wiser, and more advanced than our own. When a curious traveler stumbles upon this hidden world, he discovers the Vril-ya, a race of winged, godlike beings who wield a mysterious force called Vril—a limitless energy capable of healing, destruction, and communication far beyond human understanding.
But is this utopian society truly as perfect as it seems? Or is their mastery of Vril a harbinger of a future where humanity is obsolete?
Originally published in 1871, Vril, The Power of the Coming Race is a visionary blend of science fiction, philosophy, and occult speculation that inspired generations of writers and thinkers. Both admired and feared for its ideas, this classic novel continues to provoke debate about technology, evolution, and the fate of civilization.
Are we on the brink of discovering our own Vril? Or will it be our undoing?

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873) was a British novelist, playwright, and politician, celebrated in his time as one of the most popular and prolific writers of the 19th century. Known for his wide-ranging imagination and ornate prose style, Bulwer-Lytton coined phrases that entered popular culture, including “the pen is mightier than the sword” and “it was a dark and stormy night.”
His works span genres—from historical epics to gothic tales and early science fiction. Vril, The Power of the Coming Race (1871) remains one of his most provocative novels, influencing occult movements, speculative fiction, and even conspiracy theories well into the 20th century.
A member of Parliament and later ennobled as Baron Lytton, he left a legacy both literary and political—fascinating, controversial, and enduring.