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Karel Capek |
Karel Capek was born in Bohemia (now in the Czech republic); he died in 1938. He wrote short stories and poetry while still in high school. He received a doctorate in 1915. He wrote many essays and plays; many of them denounced communism and fascism. His works were blacklisted by the Nazis during WWII. Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article: |
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