# The Last Man

**Author:** Mary Shelley
**Tags:** Science fiction, Plague, Twenty-first century, End of the world
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
**Downloads:** 53
**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96489

## Description

In a haunting vision of the late twenty-first century, Mary Shelley presents a world grappling with its own demise. Humanity, having overcome political strife and established a republic, faces an insidious new threat: a devastating plague that sweeps across the globe, silently and relentlessly reducing populations to unimaginable lows. Through the eyes of Lionel Verney, a man shaped by both hardship and profound connection, readers witness the unraveling of civilization and the desperate struggle for survival. As friends and family succumb to the inexorable disease, Verney’s journey becomes one of profound isolation, exploring the very essence of human resilience and despair in the face of an apocalyptic end. This seminal work of science fiction contemplates themes of companionship, loss, and the enduring, yet fragile, spirit of humanity when confronted with its ultimate extinction.