The Last Man
The Last Man is a dystopian work by Mary Shelley, published in 1826. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Mary Shelley |
|---|---|
| First published | 1826 |
| ISBN-13 | 9798528242521 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Last Man is a 1820s work of early dystopian imagination by Mary Shelley. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, plague, twenty-first century, end of the world, british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), and fiction, fantasy, general. The edition on file runs about 516 pages, has been issued by Oxford Paperbacks, and carries ISBN 9798528242521. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The Last Man published?
The Last Man was first published in 1826.
Who wrote The Last Man?
The Last Man was written by Mary Shelley.
What kind of dystopia is The Last Man?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Last Man?
A catalogued edition of The Last Man carries ISBN-13 9798528242521.
