| Author |
Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938 |
| Title |
R.U.R.
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| Alternate Title |
Rossumovi univerzální roboti
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"R.U.R." by Karel Čapek is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically within the context of the interwar period. The work introduces us to a dystopian world where artificial beings known as "robots" are manufactured for labor and exploitation, raising fundamental questions about humanity, ethics, and the future of society. The central character, Harry Domin, is the director of Rossum's Universal Robots, where robots are produced, and the narrative involves various other characters who contribute to the unfolding drama about the implications of creating life. The opening of "R.U.R." sets the stage for an industrial setting filled with a sense of both innovation and foreboding. We are introduced to Harry Domin, who is engaged in business dealings regarding the production of robots, and a visit from Helena Glory, an intriguing character whose presence hints at deeper tensions within this mechanized society. The dialogues explore themes of creation and purpose, as Domin explains the history and mechanics of robot production, ultimately leading to questions about the robots' lack of soul and their place in the world. The interactions between characters raise ethical dilemmas, foreshadowing the greater conflict that will emerge as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Czech |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Czech drama -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Robots -- Drama
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| Subject |
Science fiction plays
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| 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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