The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Fiction, Classics

The narrative unfolds within a vast, dimly lit cavern adorned with a stone seat and overgrown with brambles, creating a solemn atmosphere. The discovery of a goat's skeleton hints at a long-forgotten tragedy. As the characters rest, they uncover leaves and bark inscribed with writings in various languages, including ancient Chaldee, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and modern dialects. These inscriptions reveal prophecies and accounts of recent events, blending historical depth with a sense of mystery and foreboding, as they reflect themes of fate and knowledge.