Karel Capek

The Absolute at Large (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Absolute at Large (Továrna na absolutno in the original Czech, literally translated as The Factory for the Absolute), is a science fiction novel written by Czech author Karel Capek in 1922. The first sentence opens the story on New Year's Day 1943 -- a future date at the time of writing -- and describes the fundamental transformations in society as the result of a new mystical source of virtually free energy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press LLC
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781667661117
• Artikelnr.: 67362317

Autorenporträt

Karel Capek (1890-1938) was a Czech writer, playwright, and critic, renowned for his diverse literary work and for coining the word 'robot' in his play 'R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)' (1920). A leading figure in Czech literature, he was known for his astute observations on political and social issues, which were often embedded in works of science fiction and allegory. Capek's novel 'The Absolute at Large' ('Továrna na absolutno', 1922) is one of his seminal contributions, exploring the themes of consumerism, spirituality, and the intersection of science and ethics, which reflected his own humanistic and philosophical inquiries. Characteristic of Capek's writing is a style that marries a whimsical sense of humor with a profound and often prescient commentary on the human condition. His work was influential on both a national and international level, as he captured the anxieties and hopes of the early 20th century and the dawn of the technological era. Despite the passage of time, Capek's literature continues to resonate, speaking to the timeless questions and dilemmas faced by society.