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Book Description |
| The Last Man (1826) is a dystopian novel by Mary Shelley, set in the late 21st century, depicting a world ravaged by a mysterious plague. The story follows Lionel Verney, who witnesses the collapse of civilization and the loss of his loved ones as humanity faces extinction. A deeply philosophical and melancholic work, the novel explores themes of isolation, fate, political idealism, and the fragility of human existence. Combining Gothic and science fiction elements, The Last Man is one of the earliest examples of post-apocalyptic literature. |
About Author |
| Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley |
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist best known for Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), a pioneering work of Gothic fiction and science fiction. She was the daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft. In 1814, she eloped with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, whom she later married. During a stay in Switzerland in 1816, she conceived Frankenstein as part of a ghost story challenge with Lord Byron and others. Beyond Frankenstein, she wrote novels such as The Last Man (1826), as well as travel writings and biographies. After Percy Shelley’s death in 1822, she dedicated herself to preserving his legacy while continuing her own literary career. She died in 1851 from what was likely a brain tumor. |
