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R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
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- Book Synopsis
- 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 Rossum's 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.
- About The Author
- Karel Capek (1890-1938) was one of the most important Czech writers of the twentieth 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780575099456
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Gollancz, (13 October 2011)
- Number of Pages
- 368
- Weight
- 260 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 132 x 24 mm
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