R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Fantastic Melodrama in Three Acts and an Epilogue: Play Guide and Free Edition
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Fantastic Melodrama in Three Acts and an Epilogue: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Fantastic Melodrama in Three Acts and an Epilogue is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Čapek, Karel (1890–1938). The listed translation credits are Playfair, Nigel (1874–1934); Selver, Paul (1888–1970).
Catalogue synopsis
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"R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" by Karel Čapek is a science fiction play written in 1920. It introduced the word "robot" to the English language. The play is set in a factory that produces artificial workers from synthetic organic matter—living beings of flesh and blood who serve humanity. When Helena arrives to advocate for robot liberation, she encounters a world transformed by these artificial beings. But the very universality of robots may present an unforeseen danger to humanity itself.
Book and edition facts
- Title: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Fantastic Melodrama in Three Acts and an Epilogue
- Author credits: Čapek, Karel (1890–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Playfair, Nigel (1874–1934); Selver, Paul (1888–1970)
Catalogue subjects
- Czech drama -- Translations into English
- Robots -- Drama
- Science fiction plays
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- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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