Capek, Karel

RUR & War with the Newts

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ISBN 13:: 9780575099456
author:: Capek, Karel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Gollancz
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Radio,
Condition:: New
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R.U.R. and War with the Newts is a dystopian satire that explores the consequences of scientific progress and human exploitation. Written by Karel Čapek, the play introduced the word 'robot' into popular usage and gave the science fiction genre one of its most enduring tropes. Set against the backdrop of the rise of Nazism, the story follows the discovery of a sea-dwelling race, which is enslaved and exploited by mankind. As the enslaved beings rebel, they lay siege to the strongholds of their former masters, sparking a global war for supremacy. This thought-provoking work is a powerful commentary on the dangers of unchecked technological advancement and the importance of treating all living beings with respect. First published in 1920, R.U.R. remains a significant work in the history of science fiction, and its themes and ideas continue to resonate with readers today.

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