The Absolute at Large

By: Karel Capek

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Paperback | 17 July 2019

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224 Pages

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20.3 x 12.7 x 1.27

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With the invention of the Karburator comes an abundant source of low-cost energy - but also a dangerous byproduct. Known as the Absolute, it infects the world's population with religious and nationalistic fervor that ignites a disastrous war.

In this satirical and enduringly relevant work of science fiction, the acclaimed Czech author Karl Capek offers a prescient fable of the benefits and dangers of atomic power.

About the Author

Czech writer Karel Capek (1890–1938) was best known as the author of R.U.R., the play that popularised the term "robot" and a seminal work of science fiction. Ardently opposed to fascism and communism, Capek was an active journalist as well as a versatile writer whose works encompassed novels, modern fairy tales, detective stories, and translations of French poetry.

Industry Reviews

"One of the genuine masterpieces of sci-fi."
R. D. Mullen

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