RUR & War with the Newts by Karel Capek (English) Paperback Book

Description: RUR & War with the Newts by Karel Capek Two dystopian satires from one of the most distinguished writers of 20th-century European science fiction. R.U.R. is the work that first introduced the word robot into popular usage. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written against the background of the rise of Nazism, WAR WITH THE NEWTS concerns the discovery in the South Pacific of a sea-dwelling race, which is enslaved and exploited by mankind. In time they rebel, laying siege to the strongholds of their former masters in a global war for supremacy.R.U.R., or Rossums Universal Robots, seen by many as a modern interpretation of the golem myth, is regarded as the most important play in the history of SF. It introduced the word robot and gave the genre one of its most enduring tropes. Notes New to the SF Masterworks series, this includes 2 dystopian satires. RUR was the work which first introduced the word robot into popular usage. With an introduction by Adam Roberts. Author Biography Karel Capek (1890-1938) was one of the most important Czech writers of the 20th century and a major voice in early European science fiction. His work traversed many genres and his most famous play, R.U.R., introduced the word robot into popular usage. He died on Christmas Day 1938. Review Two cautionary (and visionary) tales that show us full well that man is at the top of the evolutionary chain through no real merit of his own. -- Graeme Flory * GRAEMES FANTASY BOOK REVIEW Blog * Promotional Two dystopian satires from one of the most distinguished writers of 20th-century European science fiction. R.U.R. is the work that first introduced the word robot into popular usage. Long Description Written against the background of the rise of Nazism, WAR WITH THE NEWTS concerns the discovery in the South Pacific of a sea-dwelling race, which is enslaved and exploited by mankind. In time they rebel, laying siege to the strongholds of their former masters in a global war for supremacy.R.U.R., or Rossums Universal Robots, seen by many as a modern interpretation of the golem myth, is regarded as the most important play in the history of SF. It introduced the word robot and gave the genre one of its most enduring tropes. Review Quote Two cautionary (and visionary) tales that show us full well that man is at the top of the evolutionary chain through no real merit of his own. Promotional "Headline" Two dystopian satires from one of the most distinguished writers of 20th-century European science fiction. R.U.R. is the work that first introduced the word robot into popular usage. Description for Sales People With an Introduction by Adam Roberts. Details ISBN0575099453 Author Karel Capek Publisher Orion Publishing Co Series S.F. Masterworks Year 2011 ISBN-10 0575099453 ISBN-13 9780575099456 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1890 Death 1938 DEWEY 891.8625 Media Book Pages 368 Short Title RUR Language English Residence US Publication Date 2011-10-13 Imprint Gateway UK Release Date 2011-10-13 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-12-12 NZ Release Date 2011-12-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36615168;

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