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R. U. R. (Paperback)

by Karel Capek (Author), Paul Selver (Translator), Nigel Playfair (Translator)
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4.0 out of 5 stars The origin of species,, Sep 17 2003
This review is from: R.U.R. (Paperback)
This is only a short and very dated play, but it's also a significant piece of literature in it's own right. Without this Asimov would not have created the three laws, Metropolis would be quite different and C3PO & R2D2 would be non existent. All Science fiction fans should read this and learn how Capek created one of the staples of the genre. Be present at the birth of the robot.
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3.0 out of 5 stars OK, Mar 9 2003
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This review is from: R.U.R. (Paperback)
this play was ok...it was a little on the freaky side..but it is ok. I had to read it for school and its a lot better than other plays we have read so far...i liked it i guess
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story about greed and robots, Mar 3 2003
This review is from: R.U.R. (Paperback)
Looking for the first appearance of the word 'robot'? Look no further! Czech author Karel Kapek coined the term in this classic play. It is not only the first appearance of the word 'robot', (though, not the first appearance of a mechanical man), it is also a great sciene fiction story (although 'science fiction' was not a widely used term at the time).
Essentially, the story surrounds a manufacturing company that makes robots, and continues to make them in mass quantities even with the looming suspicion they are out of control. The robots revolt, and humanity is all but destroyed and replaced.
Very humorous and biting satire, R.U.R. should satisfy virtually any taste for a well written piece of fiction. Essential for sci-fi fans, and this edition, printed beautifully by Dover, at a very small price, is well worth obtaining ownership and then some!
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