description: Krakatit is a novel on the risks about the abuse of science for human gain. The hero is a chemist Mr. Prokop, who was able to produce exceptionally powerful explosive. He calls it "Krakatit," after the Indonesian volcano Krakatoa. A special feature of Krakatit is that erupts seemingly without cause. After an accident in the laboratory an exhausted Prokop tumbles into Prague when he meets Tomes, who takes him into his care.
language: English
title: Krakatit
titlecomplete: Krakatit
genres: Literature, Science Fiction, Classics, School, Novels, Czech Literature, World War II, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fiction, Fantasy
ratings_count: 1810
awards: awardedAt: -1451664000000
name: Státní cena za literaturu
publisher: Ayer Co Pub