Description: (Czech Writer and Playwright Who is Best Known for His Science Fiction)
Karel Čapek was a notable Czech writer known for his significant contributions to science fiction, particularly through his novel "War with the Newts" and the play "R.U.R." which popularized the term "robot." He was an outspoken advocate for free expression and a staunch opponent of fascism and communism in Europe. Despite multiple nominations, he never received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Čapek's literary legacy was firmly established after World War II.