Karel %C4%8Capek

Karel apek January 1890160December 1938 was a Czech writer of the early 20th century. He had multiple roles throughout his career such as playwright, dramatist, essayist, publisher, literary reviewer, and art critic. Nonetheless, he is best known for his science fiction, including his novel War with the Newts and the play R.U.R., which introduced the word robot.

apek was born in 1890 in the Bohemian mountain village of Mal Svatoovice, to an overbearing, emotional mother and a distant yet adored father. He was the youngest of three siblings. apek would maintain a close relationship with his brother Josef, living and writing with him throughout his adult life.

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