Capek, Karel {Weatherall, M. and R. -Translators] — The Cheat

Allen & Unwin, London, 1941. Second Impression, Hardcover (Original White Cloth). Very Good Condition/Poor. First edition, second impression (published in June, the same month as the first printing). Karel ÄOEapek (9 January 1890 – 25 December 1938) was a Czech writer, playwright, critic and journalist. He has become best known for his science fiction, including his novel War with the Newts (1936) and play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots, 1920), which introduced the word robot. He also wrote many politically charged works dealing with the social turmoil of his time. Influenced by American pragmatic liberalism, he campaigned in favor of free expression and strongly opposed the rise of both fascism and communism in Europe. 172 + 4 pages. now in archive acetate film protection. Green titles spine & front. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 5310.