Birthdate: January 9, 1890
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Malé Svatoňovice, Czechia
Died: December 25, 1938
Karel Čapek was a well-known Czech writer, playwright, critic, and journalist, celebrated for his significant impact on science fiction through works like “War with the Newts” and “R.U.R.” The latter introduced the term “robot.” A staunch supporter of free expression, he opposed the rise of fascism and communism in Europe. Although nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times, Čapek never won the award. His literary legacy was firmly established after World War II.
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