Bøger af Karel Capek

Proč po celém světě jako lavina vzrůstá náboženské běsnění a lidská touha po dokonalém štěstí? Nechtěným efektem zázračného stroje na výrobu energie je totiž vytvoření „Absolutna" – esence, působící na lidstvo a jeho jednání ve formě božího poznání... Chaos a šílenství na sebe nenechají dlouho čekat. Podaří se lidstvu zastavit celosvětovou vlnu násilí a ukončit krvavou náboženskou válku?Dystopický román Továrna na absolutno byl poprvé publikován v roce 1922 ve formě fejetonů vycházejících na pokračování. Jejich popularita pak přiměla Karla Čapka dílo přepracovat a vydat jako román.Autorovo nadčasové varování před společenskými důsledky náboženských dogmat neztrácí na aktuálnosti ani sto let od svého prvního publikování.Karel Čapek (1890–1938) byl český spisovatel, novinář a dramatik. Do národního povědomí se dostal především svými díly Bílá nemoc, Věc Makropulos, Krakatit či Válka s mloky. Významně obohatil nejen literaturu českou, ale i tu světovou – právě v jeho divadelní hře R.U.R. se poprvé objevilo slovo robot.

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We have Czech writer Karel Čapek to thank for the invention of the word robot and generally for the introduction of the idea of artificial intelligence to the world of literature. His play, "R. U. R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" was written in 1920 and was first performed in 1921. The play was an instant success and was translated into over 30 languages within two years of its first performance. The play begins in a factory that makes the "robots", which could be more accurately described as cyborgs, since they are more living creature than machine. "R. U. R." envisions a future where robots have become universal and all of humanity is now dependent on the labor that they provide, which remains a timely subject even one hundred years later. At first, everything seems perfect and the robots are happy to serve humans until the robots are later stirred into revolt. Čapek's vision of a dystopian future where humans may be ruled by machines was immediately and profoundly influential on the science fiction genre and to future authors. "R. U. R." is Čapek's prophetic and dark dystopian vision of the future which would solidify his place in dramatic history and leave a lasting legacy on modern literature. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

We have Czech writer Karel Čapek to thank for the invention of the word robot and generally for the introduction of the idea of artificial intelligence to the world of literature. His play, "R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" was first performed in 1921 and was an instant success. While the "robots" of the play could be more accurately described as cyborgs, Čapek's influence on the science fiction genre with this play would be profound. "R.U.R." describes a future where robots have become universal and all of humanity is now dependent on the labor that they provide. Everything is perfect until the robot's are stirred into revolt. "R.U.R." is Čapek's prophetic and dark dystopian vision of the future which would solidify his place in literary history.

This story centers on the invention of a reactor that can annihilate matter to produce cheap and abundant energy. Unfortunately, it produces something else as a by-product, the absolute. The absolute is a spiritual essence that according to some religious philosophies allegedly permeates all matter. It is associated with human religious experience, as unsuspecting humanity is to find out all too soon in the story. The widespread adoption of the reactors causes an enormous outpouring of pure absolute into the world. This leads to an outburst of religious and nationalist fervor, causing the greatest, most global war in history. ¿R. D. Mullen called the novel "one of the genuine masterpieces of SF", but noted that due to its originality "it has surely had no great influence on popular SF".

"R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) (Czech: "Rossumovi univerzalni roboti") is a science fiction play originally written in the Czech language. It premiered in 1921 and is noted for introducing the term "robot" to the English language. The play begins in a factory that makes artificial people called "robots." Unlike the modern usage of the term, these creatures are closer to the modern idea of androids or even clones, as they can be mistaken for humans and can think for themselves. They seem happy to work for humans, although that changes and a hostile robot rebellion leads to the extinction of the human race. After finishing the manuscript, The author realized that he had created a modern version of the Jewish Golem legend. He later took a different approach to the same theme in War with the Newts, in which non-humans become a servant class in human society. R.U.R is dark but not without hope and was successful in its day in both Europe and the United States. Translation by David Wyllie.

"Das Jahr des Gärtners" ist Hörspaß erster Güte. Oliver Rohrbeck reckt den grünen Daumen und leiht seine Stimme einem der Klassiker der Garten-Literatur. Karel Capek berichtet darin auf ironisch-augenzwinkernde Art vom Schicksal des Gärtners, niemals zur Ruhe zu kommen. Das Wetter ist grundsätzlich zu trocken oder zu naß. Gegen Nachbars Wildwuchs müßte man eigentlich ein Gesetz erlassen. Und natürlich liegen Feinde wie Amseln, Kinder und Schnecken immer auf der Lauer. Silke Lefflers liebevolle Illustration rundet dieses Hörbuch zum Gesamtkunstwerk ab.

A visionary work of science fiction that introduced the word "robot"Written in 1920, premiered in Prague in 1921, and first performed in New York in 1922-garnered worldwide acclaim for its author and popularized the word robot. Mass-produced as efficient laborers to serve man, Capek's Robots are an android product-they remember everything but think of nothing new. But the Utopian life they provide ultimately lacks meaning, and the humans they serve stop reproducing. When the Robots revolt, killing all but one of their masters, they must strain to learn the secret of self-duplication. It is not until two Robots fall in love and are christened "Adam" and "Eve" by the last surviving human that Nature emerges triumphant.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Tento příběh začíná tím, že do nemocnice přivezou muže v bezvědomí, který se zranil při leteckém neštěstí. Nad jeho lůžkem se postupně vystřídají jasnovidec, jeptiška a básník a každý z nich se snaží přijít na důvod, který muže vedl k tomu, letět v tak špatném počasí.Vznikají tak tři příběhy, všechny stejně pravděpodobné, ale pravda zůstává skryta.Karel Čapek byl významný autor v období první republiky, patřil mezi kulturní elitu, psal knihy a divadelní hry a byl také novinářem. Dodnes je společensky vnímán jako výjimečná osobnost meziválečné literatury. Povětroň je druhým pokračováním volné tzv. noetické trilogie společně s novelami Hordubal a Obyčejný život. Trilogii spojují filozofické myšlenky a závěry. Projevuje se v ní jeho humanismus, soucit s člověkem. Všechny novely se zabývají poznáním, možnostmi a způsoby lidského poznávání.

Krigen mod salamanderne starter med opdagelsen af en stor salamander-art, der viser sig både at være intelligent og lærenem. Menneskene udnytter salamanderne til at arbejde for dem, men samtidig lærer salamanderne at udnytte menneskenes redskaber, våben etc. Da salamanderne kræver flere landområder af menneskene, kommer det til krig om verdensherredømmet – menneskene mod salamanderne. Men da de enkelte lande ikke kan enes, går salamanderne vældigt frem – vil det lykkes dem at overtage menneskenes placering øverst i hierarkiet. Krigen mod salamanderne forholder sig satirisk til store menneskelige følelser såsom næstekærlighed, frygt for det ukendte samt muligheden for at forme naturen som vi ønsker. Undervejs leverer Karel Capek finurlige bredsider mod såvel kapitalisme, fascisme og militarisme, mens også journalister og filmindustrien står for skud. Krigen mod salamanderne er en sci-fi klassiker oversat af Hans Peter Andersen.God læselyst.

Five seminal science fiction classics are brought vividly to life in these gripping BBC Radio dramatisations, with casts including Robert Glenister, William Gaunt, Carleton Hobbs and Joanne Froggatt. "e;Frankenstein"e; (1994) is adapted from one of the first science fiction novels, Mary Shelley's tale of a scientist who tries to play God and creates a monster. "e;The Time Machine"e; (2009) dramatises one of the first stories to feature time travel, HG Wells' thrilling tale of an inventor who discovers a dystopian future. "e;The Lost World"e; (1975) is based on a classic fantasy adventure story by Arthur Conan Doyle's, whose notion of dinosaurs roaming our world was the inspiration for Jurassic Park. "e;R.U.R."e; (1989) is a radio production of Karel Capek's thought-provoking play which introduced the word 'robot' to the English language. "e;Solaris"e; (2007) dramatises Stanislaw Lem's pioneering ghost story set in space, both a suspenseful thriller and a philosophical meditation on guilt and the human condition. Accompanying this collection is a bonus PDF file featuring extensive sleeve notes by Andrew Pixley. Duration: 10 hours approx.

Playful and provocative, irreverent and inspiring, Capek is perhaps the best-loved Czech writer of all time. Novelist and playwright, famed for inventing the word 'robot' in his play RUR, Capek was a vital part of the burgeoning artistic scene of Czechoslovakia of the 1920s and 30s. But it is in his journalism - his brief, sparky and delightful columns - that Capek can be found at his most succinct, direct and appealing.This selection of Capek's writing, translated into English for the first time, contains his essential ideas. The pieces are animated by his passion for the ordinary and the everyday - from laundry to toothache, from cats to cleaning windows - his love of language, his lyrical observations of the world and above all his humanism, his belief in people. His letters to his wife Olga, also published here, are extraordinarily moving and beautifully distinct from his other writings. Uplifting, enjoyable and endlessly wise, Believe in People is a collection to treasure.