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Title:

R. U. R.
 

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Genres:

Science Fiction
Androids, Cyborgs & Robots

Editions:

# Date Publisher Binding Cover
1 1920-00-00  

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Blurb: 
Great play that introduced the word "robot" into English looks to a future in which all workers are automatons. Their revolt when they acquire souls (i.e., when they gain the ability to hate) and the resulting catastrophe make for a powerful and deeply moving theatrical experience. "It is murderous social satire, done in terms of the most hair-raising melodrama."-Alexander Woolcott. "As awe-inspiring as anything we have ever seen in the theatre."-Heywood Broun. Language Notes Original Language: Czech