post-apocalyptic science fiction

Published in 1826, Mary Shelley’s The Last Man is post-apocalyptic science fiction’s ground zero. It’s also a Gothic adventure novel, which means plenty of references to Greek mythology, classical poetry, ancient history and philosophy, let alone the author’s apparent resolve never to use one word where ten would do as well. Whether you find this kind of thing irritating or luxurious is a matter of taste. Last Man’s only […]