The Last Man
Mary Shelley
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The Last Man
by Mary Shelley
Published
2016
Publisher
Edibooks
Pages
452
ISBN-13
9781539514800
Description
Mary Shelley, the author of [*Frankenstein*][1], wrote the apocalyptic novel The Last Man in 1826. Its first person narrative tells the story of our world standing at the end of the twenty-first century and - after the devastating effects of a plague - at the end of humanity. In the book Shelley writes of weaving this story from a discovery of prophetic writings uncovered in a cave near Naples. The Last Man was made into a 2008 film. [1]: http://openlibrary.org/works/OL450125W/Frankenstein
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Last Man?
This edition of The Last Man has approximately 452 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Last Man?
For most readers, The Last Man typically takes between 9h 25m and 6h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 113,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 113,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Last Man?
The estimated word count for The Last Man is approximately 113,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Last Man?
The Last Man was written by Mary Shelley.
When was The Last Man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.