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Karel Capek Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Czechoslovakia
  • Born: Jan 9, 1890
  • Died: Dec 25, 1938

Karel ÄŒapek was a Czech writer of the early 20th century best known for his science fiction, including his novel War with the Newts and the play R.U.R. that introduced the word robot.

Arthur Miller wrote in 1990:

"I read Karel ÄŒapek for the first time when I was a college student long ago in the Thirties. There was no writer like him...prophetic assurance mixed with surrealistic humour and hard-edged social satire: a unique combination...he is a joy to read."

Wherever on this planet ideals of personal freedom and dignity apply, there you will find the cultural inheritance of England. freedom

If one must fight or create, it is necessary that this be preceded by the broadest possible knowledge. knowledge

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 quotes from Dave Barry

27 quotes from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 sayings from Winston Churchill

74 sayings from Winston Churchill