M.P. Shiel | Post-Apocalyptic and Dystopian

The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel

Name: The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 06641562
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The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel

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A Foundational Post-Apocalyptic Masterpiece of Global Extinction, Arctic Expeditions, and Isolation

Returning from a grueling Arctic expedition that reached the North Pole, physician Adam Jeffson discovers that a mysterious, sweet-smelling volcanic gas cloud—the Purple Cloud—has swept across Earth, extinguishing all human and animal life in his absence.

Realizing he is the last surviving human on Earth, Jeffson wanders through the silent, preserved ruins of global capitals, struggling against creeping madness and despair. Decades later, while exploring the ruins of Constantinople, Jeffson makes a startling discovery that alters his solitary existence.

Why You’ll Love This Book

M.P. Shiel's 1901 novel is widely recognized as one of the founding classics of post-apocalyptic literature, heavily influencing Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft. Essential reading for fans of Mary Shelley's The Last Man, Richard Matheson, and speculative classics.

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Publisher: Paperback Library

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Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1963

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