The Last Man
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's The Last Man is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Readers will find themes of twenty-first century, end of the world and epidemics.
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About The Last Man
"The Last Man" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is an apocalyptic science fiction novel published in 1826. Set in late 21st-century Europe, the story follows humanity's struggle as a devastating plague sweeps across the globe, threatening extinction. Through the eyes of Lionel Verney and his circle—including characters inspired by Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron—the novel explores love, ambition, and survival against civilization's collapse. Written after profound personal loss, this pioneering work of dystopian fiction envisions Britain as a republic while chronicling humanity's darkest hour.
Free audiobook
The Last Man — LibriVox recording, 18 h 00 min in 31 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Last Man?
The Last Man was written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
What genre is The Last Man?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The Last Man free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of The Last Man?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 18 h 00 min.
What books are similar to The Last Man?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Scarlet Plague, When the Sleeper Awakes and The Purple Cloud.
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