The Last Man
About this book
Mary Shelley, the author of [*Frankenstein*][1], 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. [1]: http://openlibrary.org/works/OL450125W/Frankenstein
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 7339 readers · 452 pages · ≈ 8 h 22 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Last Man?
About ≈ 8 h 22 m — 452 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Last Man?
452 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Last Man?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is The Last Man in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Last Man take place?
It takes place in 21st Century.
Who wrote The Last Man?
Mary Shelley.
Where can I read The Last Man online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library