Shelley, Mary
The Last Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143137900
- author:
- Shelley, Mary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mary Shelley's The Last Man is a groundbreaking novel that explores a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic. Written in 1826, it is an early work of climate fiction that depicts a post-apocalyptic society where nature has reclaimed the land. The story follows a lone survivor as he navigates a world devoid of humanity, and instead of succumbing to despair, Shelley imagines a new world where communities are formed and alternative ways of being emerge. This thought-provoking novel broaches timely themes such as partisan dysfunction, imperial warfare, refugee crises, and economic collapse. With its unique blend of politics, intrigue, and love triangles, The Last Man offers a powerful commentary on the human condition and our relationship with the natural world.
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