Karel Capek
Karel Capek (1890-1938) was a Czech writer, playwright, and journalist, celebrated for his contributions to science fiction and his exploration of social and philosophical issues. He is best known for coining the term 'robot' in his play 'R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots),' which critiques industrialization and the dehumanization of labor. Capek's works often blend humor and satire with serious reflections on humanity, making him a pivotal figure in 20th-century literature and a precursor to modern science fiction.
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Karel Capek coined the term 'robot' in his play 'R.U.R.', which explores the consequences of artificial intelligence.
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Switzerland· 2025-12-01
Karel Čapek is known for his play R.U.R., which is being presented in the USA.
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Czech Republic· 2025-09-26Karel Čapek is known for his famous anti-fascist novel 'War with the Newts' published nearly 90 years ago.
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Ukraine· 2025-06-07
Karel Čapek introduced the term 'robot' in his groundbreaking science fiction play R.U.R.
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Israel· 2025-06-03
Karel Capek was a Czech writer and playwright who explored themes of culture and society in his works.
Les brèves critiques du « Monde des livres » : Karel Capek, Marie-Hélène Lafon, Nnedi Okorafor, Valerio Varesi…
France· 2025-03-30
Karel Capek is a Czech writer recognized for his contributions to dark fiction.
Trois livres de poche inquiets conseillés par François Angelier : Jan Weiss, Gustav Meyrink et Ponson du TerrailFrance· 2025-02-22
Karel Capek was a Czech writer and journalist who directed several plays in the early 1920s.
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Estonia· 2025-02-15