R.U.R. by Karel Čapek
"R.U.R." by Karel Čapek is a science fiction play written in 1920. The title stands for Rossum's Universal Robots. Set in a factory that manufactures artificial workers from synthetic organic matter, the play explores what happens when these creations—capable of being mistaken for humans but lacking original thought—become essential to industry worldwide. The work introduced the word "robot" to the English language and quickly gained international recognition, translated into thirty languages by
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| Author | Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | R.U.R. |
| Alternate Title | Rossumovi univerzální roboti |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R. |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Czech |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Czech drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Robots -- Drama |
| Subject | Science fiction plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13083 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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