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Title: Apocryphal Tales by Karel Capek, Norma Comrada ISBN: 0945774346 Publisher: Catbird Press Pub. Date: 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5
Rating: 5
Summary: Political satires set safely in the distant past
Comment: This is a collection of short pieces from the Czechoslovakian author of "R.U.R." (the futuristic play in which he coined the term 'robot') who stands out as a calming voice among the chaos of Central Europe in the early 20th Century. The bulk of this volume is comprised of tight, pointed retellings of stories from classical literature: the Greeks, the Bible, and even Shakespeare. By taking a unique slant on some well-known stories, usually with humorous or sardonic overtones, Capek creates modern fables with clearly implied morals that provide practical advice for even the most contemporary readers. Themes range from fear of change, and the importance of the work ethic, to contempt for mob mentality. By placing these tales in the distant past, he is able to present specific political arguments without too openly offending the powers-of-the-moment. With his warm humanism, pointed humor, and continuing sociopolitical relevance, Capek should be a great favorite of fans of such political humorists as Art Buchwald and Jimmy Breslin. With the re-emergence of Eastern/Central Europe from communist domination, it's not too much to hope that Capek's work will soon enjoy the reputation it so richly deserves.
Rating: 5
Summary: wonderful
Comment: This is terrific!I think Capek is the most underrated writer of the century{at least}.He's comparatively little known,and seldom given credit even for the word "robot" which he "invented".He's got it all-humor,lovely language{it even shines through in a translation},delightful stile,and more... And he's not just a great writer,but a great playwright,too-his "Macropulos Affair" and "R.U.R" are classics.Warmly recommended.
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Title: Tales from Two Pockets by Norma Comrada, Karel Povidky Z Jedne Kapsy Capek ISBN: 0945774257 Publisher: Catbird Press Pub. Date: 1994 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: War With the Newts by Karel Capek, Ewald Osers ISBN: 0945774109 Publisher: Catbird Press Pub. Date: 1990 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: R. U. R. and the Insect Play by Josef Capek, Karel Capek ISBN: 0192810103 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 1961 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Three Novels: Hordubal, Meteor, an Ordinary Life by Karel Capek, R. Weatherall, M. Weatherall ISBN: 0945774087 Publisher: Catbird Press Pub. Date: 1990 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Cross Roads by Karel Capek, Norma Comrada ISBN: 0945774540 Publisher: Catbird Press Pub. Date: 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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