Lessons for the 21st century from a 200-year-old book by ‘Frankenstein’ author Mary Shelley
What if there was just one person left on the planet? David Wall/Moment via Getty Images Even if you have never read it, you know the story of Mary Shelley’s second great work of political science fiction after “Frankenstein.” “ The Last Man ,” published in 1826 but set in the late 21st century, te…
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Mary Shelley’s novel
Mary Shelley’s 1826 novel The Last Man is a work of political science fiction that tells the story of a deadly plague spreading across the world, seemingly leaving only one human survivor.
The novel is set in the late 21st century and explores themes of human conflict, war, and the consequences of irresponsibility.
It has influenced the postapocalyptic fiction genre, inspiring numerous books, films, and TV shows such as The Last of Us, Midnight Mass, and Station Eleven.
The novel’s themes remain relevant today, particularly in the context of recent global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused 7 million deaths worldwide, and ongoing climate catastrophes.
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