Download or read book 'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects) written by Karel Čapek and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)" by Czech writers Josef and Karel Čapek has been known by many names in English including "Pictures from the Insects' Life" and "The Insect Play" is a satirical play that aims to look at humanity through the lives of insects. Following the nameless main character through a dream where they encounter different insects playing out traditional human roles, this play comments on society in a dream-like way that is equal parts comedic and poignant.