If one must fight or create, it is necessary that this be preceded by the broadest possible knowledge. knowledge
Wherever on this planet ideals of personal freedom and dignity apply, there you will find the cultural inheritance of England. freedom
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."