The Last American

John Ames Mitchell's 'The Last American' is a satirical novella that transports the reader into a dystopian future where an expedition from Persia explores the ruins of America. Mitchell's prose weaves between biting satire and melancholic reflection, offering a vivid cultural critique. Written at the end of the 19th century, this work reflects the anxieties of its time, juxtapositioning the rise ...