num_pages: 307
description: One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years. Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many other subjects.
language: English
title: Last and First Men
titlecomplete: Last and First Men
genres: Fiction, 20th Century, Speculative Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, Philosophy, Fantasy, Literature, Novels
ratings_count: 6015
publisher: Gollancz