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The Last Man (Wordsworth Classics)
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The Last Man By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. 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 Twentyfirst 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 (17971851) 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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- Q: What is the main theme of The Last Man? A: The Last Man explores the theme of the end of human civilization through an apocalyptic lens, presenting a bleak vision of humanity facing inevitable destruction.
- Q: Who is the author of The Last Man? A: The Last Man was authored by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, who is also known for her famous novel Frankenstein.
- Q: What type of book is The Last Man? A: The Last Man is classified as a classic work of literature, specifically in the realm of apocalyptic and speculative fiction.
- Q: How many pages does The Last Man have? A: The Last Man consists of 432 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Last Man? A: The Last Man was published on November 4, 2004.
- Q: Is The Last Man suitable for young readers? A: Given its themes of despair and the end of civilization, The Last Man may be more suitable for mature readers rather than young children.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Last Man? A: The Last Man is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does The Last Man include any additional content? A: Yes, The Last Man includes an introduction and notes by Dr. Pamela Bickley, providing context and analysis of the text.
- Q: What historical context is relevant to The Last Man? A: The Last Man is set in the late twenty-first century and reflects Mary Shelley's views on Romanticism, as well as her personal experiences and influences.
- Q: Can The Last Man be considered a feminist work? A: While The Last Man primarily deals with themes of apocalypse and civilization, it can also be seen as a feminist work, reflecting the life and thoughts of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, a prominent figure in feminist literature.