The Purple Cloud
The Purple Cloud is a dystopian work by M. P. Shiel, published in 1901. 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 | M. P. Shiel |
|---|---|
| First published | 1901 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781609778712 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Purple Cloud is a 1900s dystopia by M. P. Shiel. 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 classic literature, end of the world, fiction, natural disasters, science fiction, and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file runs about 180 pages and carries ISBN 9781609778712. 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 Purple Cloud published?
The Purple Cloud was first published in 1901.
Who wrote The Purple Cloud?
The Purple Cloud was written by M. P. Shiel.
What kind of dystopia is The Purple Cloud?
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 Purple Cloud?
A catalogued edition of The Purple Cloud carries ISBN-13 9781609778712.
