Karel Čapek

War with the Newts by Karel Čapek (Translated by PPKPP)

In this visionary satirical novel, the famous Czech author Karel Čapek imagines a world where humanity discovers and exploits a new intelligent species of amphibian: the newts. These creatures, initially peaceful and cooperative, are quickly drawn into the gears of global industry, politics, and war. As nations race to exploit them for their own benefit, the newts begin to understand human failings—and decide to act.

📖 War with the Newts is a chilling allegory of colonialism, capitalism, and human arrogance, wrapped in sharp wit and captivating fantasy. At once a warning and a masterpiece, this novel remains surprisingly relevant in modern times.

Translated into English by PPKPP, it preserves the power and nuance of Čapek’s original prose.