ČAPEK, KAREL, 1890 to 1938

Karel Čapek

Czech writer.

Books: 4
Editions tracked: 6
First editions: 2
Nationality: Czechoslovakia, Cisleithania

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Earliest first editionR.U.R. (Rossums̓ Universal Robots)Oxford University Press, 1923 Most editions trackedThe Absolute at Large2 editions

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Karel Čapek books in order

In publication order

1The Absolute at Large1922
2R. U. R. : Rossum's Universal Robots1923
3War with the Newts1936
4The White Plague1938

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The Absolute at Large

Karel Čapek · first published 1922

Macmillan1927 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
W.H. Allen1944 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

R. U. R. : Rossum's Universal Robots

Karel Čapek · first published 1923

1st Oxford University Press1923 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

War with the Newts

Karel Čapek · first published 1936

G.P. Putnam's Sons1937 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Allen & Unwin1937 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

The White Plague

Karel Čapek · first published 1938

1st Allen & Unwin1938 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read Karel Čapek's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Absolute at Large (1922), then R. U. R. : Rossum's Universal Robots (1923) and War with the Newts (1936). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Karel Čapek's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Absolute at Large, first published in 1922.

When was Karel Čapek born?

Karel Čapek was born in 1890 and died in 1938.

How many Karel Čapek books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Karel Čapek across 6 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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