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Karel Capek / R.U.N First Sci Fiction First Use of Robot - Dystopian 1973

Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeR.U.N. [First Sci Fiction Use of Robot] [Dystopian]Capek, Karel (1890-1938) New York: Washington Square Press, 1973 R.U.R." stands for Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti (Rossum's Universal RobotsMinimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, age-toning and book store stamp inside are the only flaws to note. Appears unread; no spine crease Very Good / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Published in 1920, R.U.R. brought global acclaim to its author and introduced the term 'Robot' to popular lexicon. The first use of a robot in literature is often attributed to the Czech writer Karel Capek's 1920 play 'R.U.R.' (Rossum's Universal Robots). In this play, Capek introduced the term "robot" to the world, derived from the Czech word "robota," which means forced labor or drudgery. In the play, robots are artificial beings created to serve humans, but they eventually rebel against their creators, leading to dire consequences. This work is considered seminal in the science fiction genre and has had a lasting influence on the portrayal of robots in literature and media. When the Robots rebel, exterminating all but one human, they embark on a quest to unlock the secret of self-reproduction. [adapted from Good Reads and WIKI] And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Author: Capek, Karel (1890-1938

Publisher: Washington Square Press

Year Printed: 1973

Language: English

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