| "The Last Word" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Damon Knight | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Satellite Science Fiction |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Publisher | Renown Publications |
| Media type | Print (Magazine, Hardback & Paperback) |
| Publication date | February 1957 |
"The Last Word" is a science fiction short story by American writer Damon Knight. It first appeared in the February 1957 issue of Satellite Science Fiction and has been reprinted twice, in Far Out (1961) and The Best of Damon Knight (1976).[1]