A JOURNEY ROUND MY SKULL
by Karinthy, Frigyes
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- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Synopsis
Frigyes Karinthy (1887—1938) was a Hungarian author, playwright, poet, journalist, and translator. He was the first proponent of the six degrees of separation concept in his 1929 short story, L‡ncszemek ( Chains ). Karinthy is known in English for his novellas Voyage to Faremido and Capillaria . Father of Ferenc Karinthy, he remains one Hungary’s most popular writers. Oliver Sacks practices neurology in New York City. His books include Awakenings , Uncle Tungsten , and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat .
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- Bookseller
- J. Wyatt Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 213689
- Title
- A JOURNEY ROUND MY SKULL
- Author
- Karinthy, Frigyes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First U. K. Edition
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1939
- Keywords
- First Edition, Hungarian Authors, Autobiography, Memoir
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