R.U.R. and The insect play: Book Guide, Author and Facts
R.U.R. and The insect play by Karel Čapek — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"In 1920 Čapek wrote what was to become his most famous work, the play 'R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)', a meditation on the themes of humanity and subjugation that introduced the 'robot'. He was prolific throughout the 1920s, his plays addressing a range of subjects, although best remembered as a writer of early science fiction. Čapek also dealt with contemporary moral and political issues, including the rise of corporations and European fascism"--
Quick facts about R.U.R. and The insect play
- Title: R.U.R. and The insect play
- Author: Karel Čapek
- First published: 1920
- Genre: czech drama, fiction, science fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL575625W
Where to read R.U.R. and The insect play
R.U.R. and The insect play by Karel Čapek is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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"In 1920 Čapek wrote what was to become his most famous work, the play 'R.U.R.
Who wrote R.U.R. and The insect play?
R.U.R. and The insect play was written by Karel Čapek.
When was R.U.R. and The insect play published?
R.U.R. and The insect play was first published in 1920.
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