Krakatit
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Krakatite by Karel Čapek – Translated by Pavel Kostka (PPKPP)
A forgotten masterpiece of early science fiction, Krakatite explores the terrifying power of invention and the fragile boundary between genius and madness. When engineer Prokop discovers a mysterious explosive substance, he’s drawn into a web of espionage, ambition, and existential dread. Written in 1922, Čapek’s prophetic novel foreshadows the atomic age and questions the ethics of scientific progress.
This exclusive English translation by Pavel Kostka (PPKPP) brings Čapek’s haunting vision to a new generation of readers.
🔹 Format: PDF 🔹 Language: English 🔹 Pages: ~200 🔹 Genre: Science Fiction, Philosophical Thriller 🔹 Price: $0.50