Tales from Two Pockets

Name: Tales from Two Pockets
Author: Karel Capek

by Karel Capek

Story collection mixing satire, absurdism, and philosophical reflection on society

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Karel Capek

Czech author and playwright who introduced the word 'robot' to the world in his play R.U.R. His utopian and dystopian fiction, including War with the Newts, addresses the dangers of technology and totalitarianism with prescient clarity.

More by Karel Capek

War with the NewtsScience fiction allegory about intelligent newts challenging human dominance
R.U.R.Play introducing the term robot, exploring artificial consciousness and rebellion
The Absolute at LargeUtopian science fiction exploring consequences of discovering infinite energy
KrakatitNovel about a dangerous explosive and individual versus collective responsibility