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The Purple Cloud

by M P Shiel

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The first great science fiction novel of the twentieth century—now available from Penguin Classics

Strange, macabre, and, fantastical, M. P. Shiel's The Purple Cloud is a landmark work that heralded the genre of apocalyptic fiction. It tells the grandly bleak story of Adam Jeffson—the first man to reach the North Pole and the last man left alive on earth. A sweet-smelling cloud of poisonous gas has devastated the world, and as Jeffson travels the stricken globe in search of human life, he slowly succumbs to madness, unleashing fire and destruction on his planet.

A new introduction by literary scholar John Sutherland explores The Purple Cloud's apocalyptic themes and Shiel's colorful private life.

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

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About the Author

M. P. Shiel (1865–1947) was an author of science fiction and detective stories, most notably The Purple Cloud.

John Sutherland is Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature at University College London and wrote the introduction to Chekhov's The Shooting Party for Penguin Classics.

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ISBN:

9780141196428

Author:

Shiel, M P

Publisher:

Penguin Books

Author:

Sutherland, John

Author:

Shiel, M. P.

Subject:

Science / General

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Publication Date:

20121131

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Pages:

352

Dimensions:

7.79 x 5.15 x 0.82 in 0.57 lb

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 352 pages Penguin Books - 2012-06-18 English 9780141196428 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.