R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938

About this book

"R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" by Karel Čapek is a science fiction play written in 1920. It introduced the word "robot" to the English language. The play is set in a factory that produces artificial workers from synthetic organic matter—living beings of flesh and blood who serve humanity. When Helena arrives to advocate for robot liberation, she encounters a world transformed by these artificial beings. But the very universality of robots may present an unforeseen danger to humanity itself.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R.

Author
Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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