Title | : | R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) (Unabridged) |
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Author | : | Karel Čapek, Paul Selver - translator & Nigel Playfair - translator |
Release | : | 2024-08-19 |
Kind | : | audiobook |
Genre | : | Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
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1 | R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) (Unab | Karel Čapek, Paul Selver - translator & Nigel Playfair - translator |
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek Translated by Paul Selver and Nigel Playfair R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) is a science-fiction drama that was first presented in the original Czech version in January 1921. It introduced the term "robot", which is derived from a Czech word meaning "worker," to international vocabulary. The action opens in a factory that has successfully produced thousands of robots, who are essentially mindless drones. An idealistic humanitarian activist launches a plan to imbue some of the robots with human traits. The robots which have been humanized then assume leadership over the other robots and eventually seek to organize them in a revolution to take over the world. Cast Narrator—Laura Richcreek Harry Domin/A Servant—John Burlinson Sulla/Nana/Helena (robot)—Kristina Rothe Marius/Radius—Tom Saer Helena Glory—Susan Iannucci Dr. Gall/First Robot—Denis Daly Mr Fabry/Primus—Patrick Barker Dr Hallemeier/Third Robot—Marty Krz Mr Alquist—John Burlinson Consul Busman/Second Robot—Alan Weyman Audio edited by Denis Daly |