The Last Man
The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, published by Wordsworth Editions in 2004, presents an apocalyptic fantasy that explores the end of human civilization. This edition spans 395 pages and is written in English. Set in the late twenty-first century, the novel unfolds a somber vision of mankind facing inevitable destruction, while interweaving idealized portrayals of notable figures such as Shelley and Byron, ultimately rejecting Romanticism’s faith in art and nature.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of action, adventure, and the darker aspects of human existence, including elements of horror and the supernatural. The book’s exploration of these subjects positions it within the realms of fiction and science fiction, offering a unique perspective on humanity’s fate. Accompanied by an introduction and notes by Dr. Pamela Bickley, this edition provides context for Shelley’s work and its significance in literary history.
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With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Pamela Bickley, The Godolphin and Latymer School, formerly of Royal Holloway, University of London.
The Last Man is Mary Shelley’s apocalyptic fantasy of the end of human civilisation. Set in the late twenty-first century, the novel unfolds a sombre and pessimistic vision of mankind confronting inevitable destruction. Interwoven with her futuristic theme, Mary Shelley incorporates idealised portraits of Shelley and Byron, yet rejects Romanticism and its faith in art and nature.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was the only daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, author of Vindication of the Rights of Woman, and the radical philosopher William Godwin. Her mother died ten days after her birth and the young child was educated through contact with her father’s intellectual circle and her own reading. She met Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1812; they eloped in July 1814. In the summer of 1816 she began her first and most famous novel, Frankenstein. Three of her children died in early infancy and in 1822 her husband was drowned. Mary returned to England with her surviving son and wrote novels, short stories and accounts of her travels; she was the first editor of P.B.Shelley’s poetry and verse.
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