In a haunting vision of the future, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'The Last Man' transports readers to a world ravaged by a relentless plague, where humanity's resilience is tested against the backdrop of a crumbling civilization. Set in the late 21st century, the novel follows Lionel Verney, an outsider who rises to prominence amidst the chaos, as he navigates love, loss, and the struggle for sur...