Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

The Last Man

The last man by Mary Shelley marks the beginning of a new genre in the field of literature, the post-apocalyptic fiction. Set in the 21st century, this novel is the premonition of a dark future, where a deadly plague brings an end to human civilization. An immaculate amalgamation of subtle romance, destructive wars and a catastrophic plague. Absolutely engrossing!
Fiction / Precursors of Science Fiction / Science Fiction by Women