The Last Man Anthology

21 May 2010
The Last Man Anthology
The Last Man Anthology is a print publication dedicated to the best of catastrophic literature and poetry. The Last Man Anthology is a tribute to Mary Shelley and her novel, The Last Man. “The last man! Yes, I may well describe that solitary being's feelings, feelings myself as the last relic of a beloved race, my companions extinct before me." Mary Shelley, 1824.

The Last Man Anthology is accepting works of fiction that resonate with the underlying theme of isolation in Mary Shelley's, The Last Man. We want to see plagues, fires, mayhem, twists, suspense, and the future presented in a way that has never been done before. Visit our submission page to learn how to submit your story or poetry. For updates, visit our blog.

Catastrophe: An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering, a disaster.

Catastrophic: Involving a sudden and large-scale alteration in the state of something.

Catastrophic Literature: Works of fiction that deal with end of the world scenarios, usually caused by disaster, whether it is natural, human-made, or supernatural.

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