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The Last Man
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The Last Man Mary Shelley, most famous for "Frankenstein" also wrote several other novels and short stories. "The Last Man" was her second best-seller, written about ten years after the publication of "Frankenstein". The Last Man is an apocalyptic science fiction novel about tragic love and a future world that has been ravaged by a plague. It reflects Shelley's fears about civilization and the shortcomings of human behavior. Lionel Verney, the narrator and last survivor of a twenty-first century plague, recounts how he discovers a manuscript written in 2100. But aside from the novel being delightful and arguably obscure entertainment for the Romantic literature aficionado, it is the foundation of English Sci-Fi from H. G. Wells to Arthur C. Clarke, not to mention such works as "The Stand" by Stephen King and "I am Legend" by Richard Matheson.
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While Shelley is renowned for 'Frankenstein,' this novel offers a different but equally potent vision of doom, focusing on tragic love amidst a ravaged future. Consequently, the judgment rests on its legacy as a pioneer of the genre rather than immediate visceral thrills. It does not suit readers seeking fast-paced action or traditional ghost stories; it demands patience for its philosophical underpinnings. However, for those who appreciate the melancholic tone of cosmic and psychological horror, it remains an indispensable, albeit challenging, read that defines the apocalyptic subgenre.
