FAQ About Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

In Mary Shelley's apocalyptic novel The Last Man, published in 1826, themes of isolation, survival, and the impact of plagues on human civilization are explored. Set in a future where humanity is nearly wiped out by a pandemic, the novel delves into issues of political, social, and personal resilience. It reflects Shelley's philosophical concerns about human mortality and the impermanence of society.