Capek Four Plays: R. U. R.; The Insect Play; The Makropulos Case; The White Plague

by Karel Čapek, Peter Majer, Cathy Porter

"There was no writer like him. . . prophetic assurance mixed with surrealistic humour and hard-edged social satire: a unique combination" (Arthur Miller)

This volume brings together fresh new translations of four of his most popular plays, more than ever relevant today. In R. U. R., the Robot - an idea ?apek was the first to invent - gradually takes over all aspects of human existence except procreation; The Insect Play is a satirical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0413771903
• ISBN13: 9780413771902
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: A&c Black 3pl
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 8.0"