Last and First Men

by Olaf Stapledon

Overview

Last and First Men is a science fiction novel written by Olaf Stapledon and published in 1930. The book explores the future history of humanity over a period of two billion years, charting the rise and fall of eighteen different civilizations.

The book is written in a highly imaginative and poetic style, which can make it challenging for some readers. However, it remains a significant work of science fiction, and it has influenced many other authors in the genre, including Arthur C. Clarke and H.G. Wells.

Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) was a British philosopher and science fiction writer. Stapledon is best known for his science fiction works, which explore grand and philosophical themes, such as the nature of humanity and the universe, the limits of knowledge, and the evolution of civilizations. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791222078038
Publisher:	Passerino
Publication date:	03/10/2023
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

A preeminent figure of British science fiction, Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) wrote several influential novels. Praised by H. G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, and Virginia Woolf, Stapledon's works introduced such innovative concepts as genetic engineering and terraforming.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the (Original) American Edition
Preface
Introduction, by One of the Last Men
The Chronicle
1. Balkan Europe
2. Europe's Downfall
3. America and China
4. An Americanized Planet
5. The Fall of the First Man
6. Transition
7. The Rise of the Second Men
8. The Martians
9. Earth and Mars
10. The Third Men in the Wilderness
11. Man Remakes Himself
12. The Last Terrestrials
13. Humanity on Venus
14. Neptune
15. The Last Men
16. The Last of Man
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