Travels in the north - exemplified by the author`s drawings - translated by m. and r. weatherall, Capek, Karel

Автор: Capek Karel
Название: War with the Newts
ISBN: 1684221153 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781684221158
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Автор: Capek, Karel
Название: R.U.R. (Rossum`s Universal Robots)
ISBN: 0141182083 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141182087
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Описание: A visionary work of science fiction that introduced the word "robot"
Written in 1920, premiered in Prague in 1921, and first performed in New York in 1922 garnered worldwide acclaim for its author and popularized the word robot. Mass-produced as efficient laborers to serve man, Capek s Robots are an android product they remember everything but think of nothing new. But the Utopian life they provide ultimately lacks meaning, and the humans they serve stop reproducing. When the Robots revolt, killing all but one of their masters, they must strain to learn the secret of self-duplication. It is not until two Robots fall in love and are christened Adam and Eve by the last surviving human that Nature emerges triumphant.
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Автор: Capek, Karel
Название: War with the Newts
ISBN: 0241343453 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241343456
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Описание: War with the Newts (1936) is Karel Capek's darkly humorous allegory of early twentieth-century Czech politics. Captain van Toch discovers a colony of newts in Sumatra which can not only be taught to trade and use tools, but also to speak. As the rest of the world learns of the creatures and their wonderful capabilities, it is clear that this new species is ripe for exploitation - they can be traded in their thousands, will do the work no human wants to do, and can fight - but the humans have given no thought to the terrible consequences of their actions.

Автор: Capek, Karel
Название: R.u.r. (rossum`s universal robots)
ISBN: 1557422559 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781557422552
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Описание: "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) (Czech: "Rossumovi univerz ln roboti") is a science fiction play originally written in the Czech language. It premiered in 1921 and is noted for introducing the term "robot" to the English language. The play begins in a factory that makes artificial people called "robots." Unlike the modern usage of the term, these creatures are closer to the modern idea of androids or even clones, as they can be mistaken for humans and can think for themselves. They seem happy to work for humans, although that changes and a hostile robot rebellion leads to the extinction of the human race. After finishing the manuscript, The author realized that he had created a modern version of the Jewish Golem legend. He later took a different approach to the same theme in War with the Newts, in which non-humans become a servant class in human society. R.U.R is dark but not without hope and was successful in its day in both Europe and the United States. Translation by David Wyllie.

Автор: Capek, Karel
Название: Toward the radical centre
ISBN: 0945774079 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780945774075
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Описание: Sarah Tufts is en route to the colonies with her father when pirates swarm their ship. In the melee, Sarah tumbles overboard and washes ashore on an island ruled by the wicked Mr. Grim, who sends his pirate son Black Tooth out to steal babies and then raises these hapless tykes to become Woolies, weavers of fine rugs. Chased by Mr. Grim, Sarah stumbles into the enclosure known as Woolie World and meets Freck, a timid five-year-old dressed head to toe in a fuzzy white garment. Sarah quickly discovers the marvels of a world populated by singing, dancing Woolies. But she also sees a darker side. Failed Woolies are turned into "Worms," exiles who live in underground tunnels and scrounge for food. Sarah befriends Mr. Grim`s twitchy but kind-hearted son Nigel and joins forces with Thomas, the 12-year-old Woolie leader. Will they be able to outwit Mr. Grim and rescue Woolies and Worms from servitude? This unique fantasy adventure sparkles with wit and wordplay, harrowing adventure, and heartfelt emotion.

Автор: Capek, Karel
Название: Gardener`s year - illustrated by josef capek
ISBN: 1447459806 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447459804
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Автор: Karel Capek
Название: War with the Newts
ISBN: 0141192704 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141192703
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Описание: Captain van Toch discovers a colony of newts in Sumatra which can not only be taught to trade and use tools, but also to speak. As the rest of the world learns of the creatures and their wonderful capabilities, it is clear that this species is ripe for exploitation.

Автор: Capek Karel
Название: Rossum Universal Robots
ISBN: 1481969536 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781481969536
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Автор: Capek Karel
Название: R.U.R. (Rossum`s Universal Robots)
ISBN: 1420949675 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781420949674
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Автор: Harkins William Edward
Название: Karel Capek
ISBN: 1258186047 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258186043
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Автор: Capek Karel
Название: R.U.R.
ISBN: 170179540X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781701795402
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Описание: Two sets of identical twins provide the basis for ongoing incidents of mistaken identity, within a lively plot of quarrels, arrests, and a grand courtroom denouement. One of Shakespeare's earliest comedic efforts.Karel Čapek (January 9, 1890 - December 25, 1938) was one of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century. He introduced and made popular the frequently used international word robot, which first appeared in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) in 1921.

Автор: Capek Karel
Название: R.U.R.
ISBN: 1696887216 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781696887212
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Описание: Two sets of identical twins provide the basis for ongoing incidents of mistaken identity, within a lively plot of quarrels, arrests, and a grand courtroom denouement. One of Shakespeare's earliest comedic efforts.