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  • And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)

    by Josef Capek ...
    The play begins with a character known as the Tramp, who observes the actions of different insect groups as they go about their lives, each representing a specific human flaw or societal issue. Among the notable insect groups are the Butterflies, who symbolize shallow vanity and fleeting pleasures; the Ants, who represent the blind obedience and rigid order of militaristic societies; and the ... Read more

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  • And So Ad Infinitum: The Life of the Insects An Entomological Review, in Three Acts, a Prologue and an Epilogue

    by Josef Capek & Karel Capek ...
    (Speaking to the audience) All right—all right! Don’t you worry. I ’aven’t ’urt myself! I know what you think—you think I’m screwed—some of you! Rotten observation—low visibility—that’s what you’re suffering from. You didn’t catch me staggering, did you? I fell like a tree—like a hero! I was rehearsing, that’s what I was doing—the fall of man! The fall of man! There’s a picture for yer! Ah, you ... Read more

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  • ‘And so ad infinitum’

    (The Life of the Insects)

    by Karel Capek, Josef Capek ...
    Karel Capek was born in 1890 in Northern Bohemia. His literary work comprises plays, poems, criticism and short stories. Of his plays the earliest is "The Robber," which was begun as early as 1911, but was not completed until after the war. It may be described as an allegorical comedy. The anonymous central figure, from whom the title of the play is derived, represents the victorious and energetic ... Read more

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  • I Had a Dog and a Cat - Pictures Drawn by Josef and Karel Capek

    by Karel Capek ...
    Illustrated by Josef Capek ...
    I Had a Dog and a Cat is a delightfully charming book, originally written in Czech. Featuring gorgeous black-and-white illustrations, this is the perfect storybook to share with little ones who love animals.First published in 1940, this wonderful volume is a collation of short children’s stories about our most beloved pets: cats and dogs. I Had a Dog and a Cat was written and illustrated by Czech ... Read more

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  • Karel Capek Fairy Tales - With One Extra as a Makeweight and Illustrated by Joseph Capek

    by Karel Capek ...
    Illustrated by Josef Capek ...
    Karel Capek Fairy Tales is a delightful collection of ten classic children's stories, written by Karel Capek. It is beautifully illustrated throughout, with striking black-and-white images of Karel's brother; Josef Capek. The narratives of 'Capek Fairy Tales' include: 'A Long Tale about a Cat', 'The Dogs' Tale', 'The Birds' Tale', 'The First Bandits' Tale', 'The Water Sprites' Tale', 'The Long ... Read more

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  • 'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)

    Enriched edition. An Entomological Review, in Three Acts, a Prologue and an Epilogue

    by Karel Čapek, Josef Čapek, Oliver Wilcox ...
    Translated by Paul Selver ...
    'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) presents a profound exploration of both the ordinary and fantastical realms of life, abstractly reflecting on human society through the allegory of the insect world. This collection coalesces varied literary styles ranging from social satire to philosophical musings, all steeped in a period marked by existential inquiry and a burgeoning literary ... Read more

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  • 'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)

    Enriched edition. An Entomological Review, in Three Acts, a Prologue and an Epilogue

    by Karel Čapek, Josef Čapek, Emery Thornell ...
    Translated by Paul Selver ...
    'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) presents a kaleidoscopic exploration of humanity through the allegorical lens of the insect world. Seamlessly blending elements of satire, science fiction, and philosophical discourse, this collection underscores the perennial themes of existentialism and social commentary. The works included span an array of styles, from poignant vignettes to sharp, ... Read more

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  • The Gardener's Year

    by Karel Capek ...
    "This very entertaining volume with its delightfully humorous pictures should be read by all gardeners." — Nature"Mr. Čapek writes with sympathy, understanding, and humor." — The New York Times"Has a mellowness and a charm that give it a high place in the humorous literature of gardening … will delight the amateur gardener, and indeed everyone else." — Saturday ReviewThe creator of this book is ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • The Gardener's Year

    by Karel Capek ...
    Translated by Marie Weatherall, Robert Weatherall ...
    Series series Macmillan Collector's Library
    The Gardener’s Year is a charming and light-hearted insight into the life of an amateur gardener. Structured loosely around what to plant, grow or cultivate each month, Karel Capek takes us on a rollicking journey through a year in his own small garden.Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Insect Play, The

    or Ad Infinitum, a Play in Three Acts

    by Karel Čapek, Josef Čapek ...
    Narrated by Brendan Moir ...
    Series Audiobook 2 - Brendan Moir's Playwright Corner

    Unabridged

    1 hour 19 min

    Come and listen to one of the most famous collaborations of early twentieth century Czech literature, "The Insect Play, or Ad Infinitum."Come and see how many similarities The Brothers Čapek draw between our problems, our beliefs, and our struggles with the lives of the very critters that walk beneath our feet. Join our inebriated narrator as he witnesses the world of the insects become larger ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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