The Last Man

By Jean Baptiste Francois De Grainville

The Last Man is a novel written by Jean Baptiste Francois De Grainville. It is a classic work of French literature that was first published in 1805. The story is set in the distant future and follows the life of a man named Omegarus, who is the last surviving human on Earth.The book begins with a description of a catastrophic event that has wiped out all life on the planet, except for Omegarus. He is left alone to wander the desolate Earth, reflecting on his life and the fate of humanity. As he travels, he encounters various supernatural beings and angels, who guide him on his journey.Throughout the novel, Omegarus reflects on the nature of life, death, and the afterlife. He contemplates the meaning of existence and the purpose of human life. The Last Man is a philosophical work that explores themes of mortality, spirituality, and the human condition.De Grainville's writing is characterized by its poetic language and vivid imagery. The Last Man is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that has been praised for its depth and beauty. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, philosophy, or science fiction.1806. This work contains Volumes I and II of the original work: The Last Man, or Omegarus, and Syderia: A Romance in Futurity. While traveling in Syria, a young man finds a cave, wherein a spirit appears before him. This spirit tells about the destruction of mankind and how the last days of man are restored on the side of a magical mirror. The last occupants of the universe are a young handsome man, Omegarus, and his beautiful companion, Syderia. Omegarus' father was the king of Europe, but as less and less children were born, the land became nearly void of people. After his parents' death, a vision told Omegarus of the only other survivor, Syderia. The pair are the last hope for mankind. However, man has exhausted his time on earth. The earth is destined for demolition. The hand of Death is coming forth to claim his victims, and Syderia falls beneath his hand. Only Omegarus is left. But for how long? Due to the age of the original we reproduced, some pages are faded.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162609729
• ISBN13: 9781162609720
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"