Karel Čapek

Czech author and playwright known for R.U.R.

Karel Čapek - Czech author and playwright known for R.U.R.
Born

January 9th, 1890
135 years ago

Died

December 25th, 1938
86 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Czechia

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An author and playwright from Czechia, recognized for contributions to literature and drama. Wrote several plays and novels that explored themes of technology, society, and human rights. Gained prominence with the play 'R.U.R.' (Rossum's Universal Robots), which introduced the term 'robot' to the world. Explored existential and philosophical issues through works that often criticized totalitarianism and authoritarianism.

Wrote the play R.U.R. introducing the term 'robot'

Authored the novel War with the Newts

Contributed to the genre of science fiction

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