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In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator's superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating... Read Full Overview

"The Absolute at Large" by Karel capek is a captivating work of speculative fiction that plunges readers into a world transformed by a revolutionary energy source known as "Karburator." Set in a future where this miraculous invention promises unlimited power, capek's narrative... Read Full Overview

Tov rna na absolutno is a science fiction novel written by Czech author Karel Capek in 1922. The first sentence opens the story on New Year's Day 1943, and describes the fundamental transformations in society as the result of a new mystical source of virtually free energy. The... Read Full Overview

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

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Absolute at Large by Karel Capek This volume contains Karel Capek's novel "The Absolute at Large. It is a science fiction novel that centres round the discovery of a mysterious new source of energy that utterly transforms society as we know it. It was hailed by R. D. Mullen... Read Full Overview

In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator's superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating... Read Full Overview

In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator's superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating... Read Full Overview

In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator's superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating... Read Full Overview

This volume contains Karel Čapek's novel, "The Absolute at Large" (first published in 1922). It is a science fiction novel that centres round the discovery of a mysterious new source of energy that utterly transforms society as we know it. It was hailed by R. D. Mullen as... Read Full Overview