“I've found a place that would amaze you. People used to live there, but now it's all overgrown and no one goes there. Absolutely no one - only me... Just a little house and a garden. And two dogs.”
Quote by Karel Capek
Work
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
Karel Capek's seminal work in science fiction, R.U.R., introduces the concept of artificial life and the ethical implications of creating beings without souls. The play delves into themes of identity, autonomy, and the nature of humanity through the story of the creation of the robots by the Rossum's company. The narrative follows the initial success and eventual rebellion of these robots, raising profound questions about the nature of life and consciousness. more
Author
Karel Capek
Karel Capek was a renowned Czech writer born on January 9, 1890, and died on December 25, 1938. He is best known for his science fiction novel 'R.U.R. – Rossum's Universal Robots,' which had a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature. more