The Last Man: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Last Man by Mary Shelley — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Mary Shelley, the author of [Frankenstein], wrote the apocalyptic novel The Last Man in 1826. Its first person narrative tells the story of our world standing at the end of the twenty-first century and - after the devastating effects of a plague - at the end of humanity. In the book Shelley writes of weaving this story from a discovery of prophetic writings uncovered in a cave near Naples. The Last Man was made into a 2008 film.
Quick facts about The Last Man
- Title: The Last Man
- Author: Mary Shelley
- First published: 1826
- Genre: fiction, plague, twenty-first century
- OpenLibrary ID: OL450124W
Where to read The Last Man
The Last Man by Mary Shelley is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Last Man about?
Mary Shelley, the author of [*Frankenstein*], wrote the apocalyptic novel The Last Man in 1826.
Who wrote The Last Man?
The Last Man was written by Mary Shelley.
When was The Last Man published?
The Last Man was first published in 1826.
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