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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

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Karel Čapek's R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy play.

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About R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

"R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)" by Karel Čapek is a science fiction play written in 1920. It introduced the word "robot" to the English language. The play is set in a factory that produces artificial workers from synthetic organic matter—living beings of flesh and blood who serve humanity. When Helena arrives to advocate for robot liberation, she encounters a world transformed by these artificial beings. But the very universality of robots may present an unforeseen danger to humanity itself.
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  • Robots, Drama
  • Science fiction plays

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Who wrote R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)?

R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) was written by Karel Čapek.

What genre is R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

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What books are similar to R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)?

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