Publisher's Synopsis
The Purple Cloud is a novel written by M. P. Shiel, first published in 1901. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around a young man named Adam Jeffson, who embarks on a journey to the North Pole. After a long and perilous journey, Jeffson discovers a strange purple cloud that has covered the entire earth, killing all living creatures except for himself. As Jeffson travels across the world, he is both fascinated and horrified by the devastation that the cloud has caused. He soon realizes that he is the last man on earth and must come to terms with his loneliness and isolation. The novel explores themes of survival, loneliness, and the consequences of human actions. It is a gripping and thought-provoking tale that has been praised for its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and haunting atmosphere. The Purple Cloud is a classic of early science fiction and a must-read for fans of the genre.Do you know much about the philosophy of the hypnotic trance? That was the relation between us--hypnotist and subject. She had been under another man before my time, suffered from tic of the fifth nerve, had had most of her teeth drawn before I saw her, and an attempt had been made to wrench out the nerve on the left side by external scission.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.
