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Karel Čapek

    January 9, 1890 – December 25, 1938

    Karel Čapek stands as one of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century, known for his intelligent and humorous exploration of a wide array of subjects. His works are celebrated for their insightful and precise portrayals of reality, and he is particularly renowned for his masterful command of the Czech language. Čapek's innovative spirit also extended to popularizing the very word "robot" through his seminal play R.U.R.

    RUR. Anglicky R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
    RUR. Anglicky Rossum's universal robots (R.U.R.) : a collective drama in three acts with a comedy prelude
    The gardener's year
    A long cat tale
    Fairytales
    Talks with T.G. Masaryk