Továrna na absolutno
About this book
The Czech writer Karel Čapek wrote his novel Továrna na absolutno in 1922. It was translated into English and published by Macmillan in 1927 as The Absolute at Large. The novel is a satirical piece of science fiction, and starts with the invention of an “atomic engine” in the future year 1943 which can convert matter directly into energy. Such engines can operate machinery for months from a single bucket of coal. But the inventor quickly discovers that his engine has an unfortunate side-effect: It generates pure divinity as a waste product. The consequences of the wide-spread adoption of the new engines therefore gives rise to unexpected complications in human society. The novel is full of sardonic but incisive comments on society, capitalism and religion.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 6 readers · 228 pages · ≈ 4 h 13 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Továrna na absolutno?
About ≈ 4 h 13 m — 228 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Továrna na absolutno?
228 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Továrna na absolutno?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is Továrna na absolutno in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Továrna na absolutno?
Karel Čapek.
Where can I read Továrna na absolutno online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library