'And So Ad Infinitum' (The Life of the Insects)

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.