# The Absolute at Large

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- Book: [The Absolute at Large](https://www.bookquiver.com/karel-capek/the-absolute-at-large) ([The Absolute at Large.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/karel-capek/the-absolute-at-large.md))
- Authors: [Karel Čapek](https://www.bookquiver.com/karel-capek)
- Publisher: Dover Publications
- ISBN: 978-04-8683-408-5
- Pages: 224
- Published: 2019-09-30
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

""" One of the genuine masterpieces of sci-fi."" — R. D. Mullen. With the invention of the Karburator comes an abundant source of low-cost energy — but also a dangerous byproduct. Known as the Absolute, it infects the world''s population with religious and nationalistic fervor that ignites a disastrous war. In this satirical and enduringly relevant work of science fiction, the acclaimed Czech author Karl ? apek offers a prescient fable of the benefits and dangers of atomic power."