Karel Capek: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), Kartoniert / Broschiert
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
- Translation:
- Paul Selver, Nigel Playfair
- Publisher:
- Neeland Media, 01/2014
- Binding:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Language:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9781420949674
- Item number:
- 6954845
- Volume:
- 60 Pages
- Weight:
- 98 g
- Format:
- 228 x 151 mm
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Release date:
- 1.1.2014
- Note
-
Caution: Product is not in German language
Blurb
We have Czech writer Karel Čapek to thank for the invention of the word robot and generally for the introduction of the idea of artificial intelligence to the world of literature. His play, "R. U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" was first performed in 1921 and was an instant success. While the "robots" of the play could be more accurately described as cyborgs, Čapek's influence on the science fiction genre with this play would be profound. "R. U.R." describes a future where robots have become universal and all of humanity is now dependent on the labor that they provide. Everything is perfect until the robot's are stirred into revolt. "R. U.R." is Čapek's prophetic and dark dystopian vision of the future which would solidify his place in literary history.
Biography (Karel Capek)
Karel Capek (1890-1938) hat wie kein anderer tschechischer Schriftsteller die geistigen Tendenzen der zwanziger und dreißiger Jahre seines Landes in seinem Werk gespiegelt, auch die politischen und kulturellen Bedrohungen. Capek war ein äußerst vielseitiger Autor: Er schrieb phantastische, satirische und philosophische Romane, und er war in der großen wie in der kleinen Form sowie in der Dramatik zu Hause.
