Kenelm Chillingly

<p>Rediscover Edward Bulwer-Lytton's thought-provoking novel Kenelm Chillingly: His Adventures and Opinions paired with his visionary novella The Coming Race. First published in 1873 Kenelm Chillingly offers a satirical look at Victorian society through the eyes of its titular protagonist a man searching for meaning and purpose. Bulwer-Lytton blends social commentary with elements of romance and philosophical reflection creating a rich tapestry of 19th-century thought.</p><p>Accompanying this is The Coming Race a captivating work of early science fiction that transports readers to a subterranean world powered by a mysterious energy source called 'Vril.' This novella a precursor to many modern science fiction tropes explores themes of societal evolution and the potential consequences of unchecked technological advancement. Together these two works showcase Bulwer-Lytton's diverse literary talents and his enduring relevance to contemporary readers.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>