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Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Last Gentleman" by Rory Magill is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of existential dread and societal apathy in the aftermath of a catastrophe, specifically the effects of five nuclear bombs and the subsequent lethargy gripping the survivors. The story delves into how humanity grapples with the inevitability of its demise in an indifferent world.  In the narrative, Jim Peters and his partner Myra navigate life after mysterious explosions that initially signal a potential war, but as they seek answers, they are met with censorship and a pervasive sense of lethargy among their community. When Jim’s brother Hugh, a scientist, visits and reveals the shocking truth—that there were no bombs but rather cataclysmic forces beyond their understanding—their fate becomes chillingly clear. The world is on a collision course with the Moon, set to strike within hours, marking humanity's imminent extinction. The story poignantly portrays the emotional turmoil and denial of the characters as they face their impending doom, ultimately probing the nature of existence and the concept of mercy in the face of obliteration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories1 aSpeicher, Ted 0aProduced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32655