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§Author· 2 books

Karel Čapek

Czech writer

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§All Books
Cover of R.U.R. by Karel Čapek

R.U.R.

Karel Čapek, 1920
42 ratings
Cover of War with the Newts by Karel Čapek

War with the Newts

Karel Čapek, 1935
33 ratings

§ About Karel Čapek's books

Books on SansFiction
2
Published
1920–1935
Average rating
3.9 / 5 across 75 ratings
Genres
Dystopian, Classics, Comics, Drama

Start here: R.U.R. (1920)

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.

Common questions about Karel Čapek

What is Karel Čapek best known for?
Karel Čapek is best known for R.U.R., published in 1920 with 42 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Karel Čapek's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Karel Čapek written?
SansFiction lists 2 books by Karel Čapek, published between 1920 and 1935. The most popular are R.U.R. and War with the Newts.
Which Karel Čapek book should I read first?
R.U.R. is the usual place to start: it is Karel Čapek's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.
What genres does Karel Čapek write?
Karel Čapek's books on SansFiction are tagged Dystopian, Classics, Comics and Drama.

Explore: Dystopian · Classics · Comics · Drama