“What are we, the inhabitants of this globe, least among the many that people infinite space? Our minds embrace infinity; the visible mechanism of our being is subject to merest accident.”
Book:The Last Man
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Work
The Last Man
A gripping narrative that follows the last surviving man as he grapples with the aftermath of a mysterious plague that has wiped out civilization. more
Author
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist best known for her famous work, 'Frankenstein'. Born on August 30, 1797, and passing away on February 1, 1851, she was an early female writer whose works explored themes such as women's rights, social inequalities, and scientific ethics. more
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