The Last Man

The Last Man is a science fiction novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of the famous novel Frankenstein. It was first published in 1826 and is set in the late 21st century. The story follows the life of Lionel Verney, the last man alive on Earth after a deadly plague wipes out the entire human race. Verney is a nobleman who becomes friends with Adrian, the heir to the throne of England, and his sister, Idris. Together, they witness the fall of civilization and the rise of new societies. As Verney travels across Europe, he encounters different groups of survivors, including a group of religious fanatics and a group of philosophers. He also falls in love with a woman named Perdita, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the fact that they are the only two people left on Earth. The Last Man is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the fragility of civilization. It raises questions about the nature of humanity, the role of government, and the importance of community in times of crisis.At another time we were haunted for several days by an apparition, to which our people gave the appellation of the Black Spectre. We never saw it except at evening, when his coal black steed, his mourning dress, and plume of black feathers, had a majestic and awe-striking appearance; his face, one said, who had seen it for a moment, was ashy pale; he had lingered far behind the rest of his troop, and suddenly at a turn in the road, saw the Black Spectre coming towards him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.