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The Last Man

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"The Last Man" is a dystopian technological know-how fiction novel written through Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the acclaimed author of "Frankenstein." It is frequently taken into consideration one of the earliest works inside the publish-apocalyptic genre.

The novel is about inside the overdue twenty first century and follows the existence of Lionel Verney, the titular "Last Man," who recounts his stories in a world devastated by using a global pandemic.

As the last surviving human on Earth, Lionel Verney's narrative explores subject matters of loneliness, depression, and the relentless march of time.

He describes the fall of civilization, the dissolution of governments, and the extinction of humanity due to a lethal plague.

Throughout the novel, Shelley grapples with profound philosophical questions about the human condition, the results of unchecked ambition, and the fragile nature of human society. "The Last Man" is a poignant and melancholic exploration of isolation and the last frailty of human existence.

Shelley's portrayal of a desolate world serves as a warning about the capacity effects of human hubris and the unfavorable power of nature.

The novel remains a thought-scary painting that invitations readers to contemplate the fragility of civilization and the iconic resilience of the human spirit within the face of overwhelming adversity.

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Product Details
Double 9 Books
9359324299 / 9789359324296
eBook (EPUB)
01/11/2023
382 pages
Copy: 40%; print: 40%