Capek: Four Plays
by Karel Capek, Cathy Porter, Peter Majer

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Summary: 5 Stars

The translation of the four plays contained in this volume are engaging in their use of the contemporary idiom, though show a little excess due to hindsight ( especially in R.U.R. ). It is however good to have a new version of these pieces, Selvers translation ( which is available in other editions )being used since 1921, though good, has not the clarity necessary for the current century.

Thanks must go to the publishers for bringing these plays back into the public domain. I for one hope to see further volumes so a new audience can truely grasp the bredth and depth of both Karel and Joseph Capek's creative vision.

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