R.U.R.
by Karel Capek
Czech • Public Domain • Free to stream
R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots, 1920) by Karel Capek is one of the most important science fiction plays ever written. It is the work that gave the world the word "robot" — from the Czech word robota, meaning drudgery or forced labour. The play depicts a factory that manufactures artificial workers, the Robots, who eventually rise up against their creators. With remarkable foresight, Capek explores questions of technological dependency, the ethics of science, and what it means to be human. A landmark of 20th-century theatre, available to stream free in Czech narration.
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Is R.U.R. free to listen to?
Yes, R.U.R. is completely free to stream. No account, no subscription, and no ads required. It is in the public domain.
Who wrote R.U.R.?
R.U.R. was written by Karel Capek.
Is R.U.R. in the public domain?
Yes, R.U.R. by Karel Capek is in the public domain and free to read, share, and listen to worldwide.
How long is R.U.R. to listen to?
R.U.R. takes approximately 2 hours to listen to in full.
When was R.U.R. written?
R.U.R. was first published in 1920. It is now in the public domain and free to stream.
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R.U.R. uses AI multi-voice narration. Each character has a distinct voice — narrators, heroes, villains and supporting characters all sound different, making it easy to follow the story.
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What genre is R.U.R.?
R.U.R. is classic literature. It is a classic work of literature now in the public domain.