R.U.R. and The Insect Play
The Brothers Capek
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R.U.R. and The Insect Play
By The Brothers Capek
(Josef and Karel Capek)
Paperback. Published by The Oxford University Press, London, 1966. Approx size: 20cm H x 13.5cm W. 177pp.
Two plays from two of Czechoslovakia’s best known pre-war literary figures. Sadly neither brother survived the war.
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) - A play in three acts, introduces the word ‘robot’ (from robotit: to drudge) into the English language.
The Insect Play (‘And so ad infinitum’), An Entomological Review in three acts.
Book Condition: Used. Good. Covers a little rubbed, some creasing to corners; Inside clean, bright and tight; All pages present; No tears; Previous owners name in ink to the first page. Good reading copy.
Drama/Czech