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Továrna na absolutno
Author: Karel Čapek
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Engineer Marek creates the Karburátor, which releases the Absolute while producing energy. A technical solution brings unexpected spiritual and social change, spreading faster than understanding of its consequences.
About the book
In this satirical novel with a feuilleton form, Karel Čapek connects economics, religious conviction, and the desire to possess the truth. A fictional invention becomes the basis of a thought experiment.
The speculative satire examines fanaticism and responsibility for discoveries. A question of efficient technology becomes a question of how society handles unexpected power.
Main themes
- Technology and consequences: An invention brings changes its users struggle to understand.
- Belief and fanaticism: The desire to possess truth affects society.
- Responsibility: Progress demands consideration of its effects.
Characters
- Engineer Marek: Creator of the Karburátor, which releases energy and the Absolute.
Who is it for?
For readers of Čapek’s satire and speculative fiction about technology, belief, and society.
Literary context
Čapek’s satirical novel in feuilleton form, built around a speculative thought experiment.
Edition details
Czech-language ebook, 116 pages. Formats: EPUB and MOBI.
Engineer Marek creates the Karburátor, which releases the Absolute while producing energy. A technical solution brings unexpected spiritual and social change, spreading faster than understanding of its consequences.
Book information
- Author
- Karel Čapek
- Publisher
- Artis
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Publication date
- 1. January 2021
- Pages
- 116
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-88420-43-9) · MOBI (ISBN 978-80-88420-44-6)
What is Továrna na absolutno about?
In this satirical novel with a feuilleton form, Karel Čapek connects economics, religious conviction, and the desire to possess the truth. A fictional invention becomes the basis of a thought experiment.
The speculative satire examines fanaticism and responsibility for discoveries. A question of efficient technology becomes a question of how society handles unexpected power.
Themes and motifs
Technology and consequences
An invention brings changes its users struggle to understand.
Belief and fanaticism
The desire to possess truth affects society.
Responsibility
Progress demands consideration of its effects.
Main characters
Engineer Marek
Creator of the Karburátor, which releases energy and the Absolute.
Who is this book for?
For readers of Čapek’s satire and speculative fiction about technology, belief, and society.
Book context
Čapek’s satirical novel in feuilleton form, built around a speculative thought experiment.
Otázky o knihe
What is the Karburátor?
A fictional invention that releases the Absolute while producing energy.
Who wrote the book?
Karel Čapek.
What are the edition details?
A Czech-language ebook, 116 pages, in EPUB and MOBI formats.
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