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Mary Shelleys third published novel, The Last Man, is a disillusioned vision of the end of civilization, set in the twentyfirst century. The book offers a sweeping account of war, plague, love, and desolation. It is the sort of apocalyptic vision that was widespread at the time, though Shelleys treatment of the theme goes beyond the conventional; it is extraordinarily interesting and deeply moving.If The Last Man is in some sense a conventional text of the period, it is also intensely personal in its origin; Shelley refers in her journal to the last man as her alter ego, the last relic of a beloved race, my companions extinct before me. The novel thus develops out of and contributes to a network of story and idea in which fantasy, allusion, convention, and autobiography are densely interwoven.This new version of the first edition (1826) sets out to provide not only a thoroughly annotated text, but also contextual materials to help the reader acquire knowledge of the intellectual and literary milieu out of which the novel emerged. Appendices include material on the last man as early nineteenthcentury hero, texts from the debate initiated by Malthus in 1798 about the adequacy of food supply to sustain human population, various accounts of outbreaks of plague, and Shelleys poems representing her feelings after the death of her husband.
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I love this Broadview edition of 'The Last Man'. The cover art is beautiful, and the print quality is excellent. This edition really makes a classic text accessible and enjoyable. Perfect for my personal collection!
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Marcus Lee
Interesting but Dense
While I enjoyed certain parts of 'The Last Man', I found some sections quite dense. It’s definitely a classic but took me a bit longer to get through due to the language. Still, I'd say it’s worth a read if you're into literary texts.
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Jasmine Patel
A Thought-Provoking Read
I picked up 'The Last Man' from Broadview for my literature class, and it’s been a great addition to our discussions. The text offers such an intriguing glimpse into the future. The annotations are super helpful for understanding its historical context.
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Elena Gomez
Not What I Expected
I bought this edition of 'The Last Man' hoping for a thrilling plot and was a bit disappointed. It’s more of a reflective piece than a fast-paced story. The footnotes helped, but it just didn’t draw me in as much as I had hoped.
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Nia Johnson
Essential for Literary Scholars
If you're studying literature, 'The Last Man' is essential. This Broadview edition has extensive notes that clarify a lot of the text’s themes. It sparked excellent debates in our seminar. I’d totally recommend it to my classmates.
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