'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) by Karel Čapek and Josef Čapek
"And So Ad Infinitum" (The Life of the Insects) by Karel Čapek and Josef Čapek is a theatrical work presented in a unique format that blends elements of drama and entomological review, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes an insightful yet whimsical look into the lives of insects, personifying them in a way that reflects the broader themes of existence, nature, and the human condition. The opening of
this play introduces a tramp who is roused from sleep by a lepidopterist eagerly trying to catch butterflies. Their dialogue reveals the contrast between the simplistic joys of nature that the tramp embodies and the analytical, often obsessive pursuit of the scientist. As the tramper philosophizes about love and happiness, various butterfly characters are introduced, engaging in playful and romantic interactions, which set the stage for exploring deeper themes of desire, beauty, and the cyclical nature of life, all against the backdrop of the natural world. This engaging introduction creates a rich tapestry of characters and ideas, inviting the audience to reflect on both the whimsical and the serious aspects of life through the lens of entomology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938 |
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| Author | Čapek, Josef, 1887-1945 |
| Editor | Bax, Clifford, 1886-1962 |
| Editor | Playfair, Nigel, 1874-1934 |
| Translator | Selver, Paul, 1888-1970 |
| Title |
'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) An Entomological Review, in Three Acts, a Prologue and an Epilogue |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Marshall, Mary Glenn Krause, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Czech drama -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Insects -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61420 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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