War with the Newts
“War with the Newts” by Karel Capek is a thought-provoking novel published by Martino Fine Books on May 25, 2017. This edition is a reprint of the original 1959 publication and features a new introduction by Lewis Gannett. The book, originally published in Czech in 1936 and translated into English in 1937, explores humanity’s tendency to overindulge, leading to dire consequences. Capek presents a narrative where humans discover a species of giant, intelligent newts, which they exploit to the point where these creatures develop the skills to challenge human dominance.
Readers will find that Capek’s work serves as a sharp satire on various societal issues, including science, capitalism, and militarism. The novel delves into the implications of human greed and the unforeseen consequences of exploitation. With its blend of humor and critical commentary, “War with the Newts” stands as a significant piece of science fiction and an enduring classic that continues to resonate with contemporary themes. This edition comprises 254 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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2017 Reprint of 1959 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. With a New Introduction by Lewis Gannett. Originally published in Czech in 1936 and in English in 1937, this is the author’s prophetic and stirring novel about man’s fatal propensity to stuff himself with sweets until he becomes ill. It is considered on enduring classic. One of the great anti-utopian satires of the twentieth century, an inspiration to writers from Orwell to Vonnegut. Man discovers a species of giant, intelligent newts or salamanders and learns to exploit them so successfully that the newts gain skills and arms enough to challenge man’s place at the top of the animal kingdom. Along the way, Karel Capek satirizes science, runaway capitalism, fascism, journalism, militarism, even Hollywood.
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