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The absolute at large.

Author: Karel Čapek
Publisher: Westport, Conn., Hyperion Press [1974, ©1927]
Series: Classics of science fiction
Edition/Format:   Book : Fiction : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator{u2019}s superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating matter and in so doing releases the Absolute, the spiritual essence held within all matter, into the world. Infected by the heady, pure  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Science fiction
Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Čapek, Karel, 1890-1938.
Absolute at large.
Westport, Conn., Hyperion Press [1974, c1927]
(OCoLC)647613134
Material Type: Fiction
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Karel Čapek
ISBN: 0883551047 9780883551042 0883551330 9780883551332
OCLC Number: 754393
Notes: Translation of Továrna na absolutno.
Reprint of the ed. published by Macmillan, New York.
Description: 242 p. 23 cm.
Series Title: Classics of science fiction
Other Titles: Továrna na absolutno.
Responsibility: With a new introd. by William E. Harkins.

Abstract:

"In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator{u2019}s superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating matter and in so doing releases the Absolute, the spiritual essence held within all matter, into the world. Infected by the heady, pure Absolute, the world{u2019}s population becomes consumed with religious and national fervor, the effects of which ultimately cause a devastating global war."--Publisher's description.

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